Squared Away blog writer Kim Blanton reported on new study by the University of Massachusetts’ Gerontology Institute that ranks each state based on how many of its retirees … more Retiree Living Standards, Ranked by State
Retirement Research
Study Examines Economic Impact of Parents Helping Unemployed Children
Parents who help their unemployed adult children out financially tend to spend less money on food. They work more. And they reduce how much they save for retirement, … more Study Examines Economic Impact of Parents Helping Unemployed Children
Congress Set to Pass Major Retirement Bill
Lawmakers are expected to pass the first major piece of retirement legislation in a decade this week. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, or SECURE … more Congress Set to Pass Major Retirement Bill
Resources for Reporters and Interested Professionals
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association has compiled statistics and research on aging and retirement topics to assist with your article on reverse mortgages. You can also find … more Resources for Reporters and Interested Professionals
New Financial Podcast Touches on Reverse Mortgages
NRMLA CEO Peter Bell was a special guest on a recent edition of the Friends Talk Money podcast that addressed the pros and cons of reverse mortgages. Co-hosted … more New Financial Podcast Touches on Reverse Mortgages
Research Shows Spending Declines As We Grow Older
New research from the Employee Benefit Research Institute shows that consumer spending declines as people transition from early retirement (often referred to as the go-go years), to middle … more Research Shows Spending Declines As We Grow Older
Academics Offer Solutions for Improving Reverse Mortgage Appeal
The Brookings Institution, in partnership with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, hosted a public forum in Washington, DC this week that featured two prominent reverse … more Academics Offer Solutions for Improving Reverse Mortgage Appeal
Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Last week, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a report and held a public hearing on reducing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. One in … more Senate Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Falls Prevention
Harvard: Housing Inequality Worsening Between Owners and Renters
As the number of households headed by someone 65 or older grows, the wealth gap between owners and renters is worsening, according to Housing America’s Older Adults 2019, … more Harvard: Housing Inequality Worsening Between Owners and Renters
How Virtual Reality Improves Seniors’ Lives
In a recent article published in Forbes.com, UK businessman Sol Rogers explained how virtual reality (VR) technology is improving the lives of senior citizens. “From reducing loneliness to … more How Virtual Reality Improves Seniors’ Lives