Northwestern Mutual released new survey findings showing that Americans’ “magic number” for a comfortable retirement rose to $1.46 million in 2026—an increase of $200,000 from last year and … more ‘Magic Number’ for a Comfortable Retirement Just Got Bigger
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Servicing Corner: Reverse Mortgage Loan Sales and Servicing Transfers a Normal Part of Today’s Lending Landscape
(Sponsored content provided by Celink) Loan sales and servicing transfers are not only common, they are essential to how the market operates. Yet many homeowners are surprised when … more Servicing Corner: Reverse Mortgage Loan Sales and Servicing Transfers a Normal Part of Today’s Lending Landscape
Senate Budget Committee Holds Social Security Hearing
The Senate Budget Committee held a hearing this week on the future of Social Security, focusing on the program’s projected depletion and the need for legislative action to … more Senate Budget Committee Holds Social Security Hearing
Retirement Tax Worries on the Rise
While numerous surveys have highlighted Americans’ anxieties about outliving retirement assets, stock market instability and persistent inflation, you can now add taxes to the equation. By the numbers: … more Retirement Tax Worries on the Rise
Fidelity: Gen X and Women See Retirement Saving Gains
Fidelity Investments® reported in its Q4 2025 retirement analysis that 401(k) and 403(b) account balances experienced double-digit growth for the third consecutive year. Go deeper: Fidelity attributed the … more Fidelity: Gen X and Women See Retirement Saving Gains
NY Clarifies Law Regarding Payoffs and Discharges
(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
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?
Member Spotlight: Edward Salzano, Absolute Home Mortgage Corp.
To help our members get to know one another, NRMLA publishes periodic member spotlights featuring professionals from across the reverse mortgage ecosystem. Meet Edward Salzano, a loan officer … more Member Spotlight: Edward Salzano, Absolute Home Mortgage Corp.
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