(Republished with permission from Weiner Brodsky Kider)On February 13, 2026, the governor of New York signed into law clarifications to a previous amendment of the state’s procedures for … more NY Clarifies Law Regarding Payoffs and Discharges
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Why Are Retirees Underspending?
A new report published by Morningstar examines how retirees decide how much money to withdraw from their retirement savings accounts (such as 401(k)s, IRAs, and other defined-contribution plans). … more Why Are Retirees Underspending?
Small Businesses Are Racing to Add 401(k) Retirement Plans
Nearly six million employees at small businesses have gained access to 401(k) plans since 2019, according to an article published by Entrepreneur.com. By the numbers: Gusto, a payroll … more Small Businesses Are Racing to Add 401(k) Retirement Plans
One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses
In a new West Health-Gallup poll of nearly 20,000 U.S. adults, roughly one-third of respondents — the equivalent of more than 82 million Americans — said they have … more One-Third of Americans Cut Back to Cover Healthcare Expenses
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Projected Savings Medicare Beneficiaries Need for Health Expenses Increases
The Employee Benefit Research Institute published a report that estimates some couples could need as much as $469,000 in savings to cover their health care costs in retirement. … more Projected Savings Medicare Beneficiaries Need for Health Expenses Increases
2026 Retirement Readiness Outlook
Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax, a high-net-worth financial advisory firm based in Phoenix, surveyed 1,000 Americans ages 55+ planning to retire in 2026 to gauge confidence levels and … more 2026 Retirement Readiness Outlook
Home Prices Increase 1.3 Percent in 2025
National home prices grew modestly in 2025, with a 1.3 percent annual increase, the weakest since 2011, according to the latest Case-Shiller Index. The big picture: Inflation outpaced … more Home Prices Increase 1.3 Percent in 2025
NRMLA Seeks Changes to NJ Counseling Bill
NRMLA submitted a letter to New Jersey State Senator Shirley K. Turner requesting revisions to a reverse mortgage counseling bill (Senate Bill 264) that she recently introduced. NRMLA … more NRMLA Seeks Changes to NJ Counseling Bill
Retirement in America: Report Analyses Preparedness of Working-Age Americans
Using Census Bureau data, a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that homeowners aged 65 and over have accumulated on average $210,493 in … more Retirement in America: Report Analyses Preparedness of Working-Age Americans