Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Social Security planning may jumpstart reverse mortgage conversations

Rather than leading with product, Drapala urged reverse mortgage originators to start with education, specifically around Social Security claiming strategies, to build trust and uncover housing stability goals. “Social Security is a... Read more »
401(k) Millionaires Hit Record High—But What Does the Average California Family Need to Know About Retirement Savings and Estate Planning?

401(k) Millionaires Hit Record High—But What Does the Average California Family Need to Know About Retirement Savings and Estate Planning?

If you’re a California resident planning for your family’s financial future, the latest retirement savings data reveals both encouraging progress and significant gaps that deserve your attention—especially when it comes to protecting... Read more »
House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration

House approves funding boost for Social Security Administration

Provisions would give the agency an additional $50 million for customer service through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30, AARP reported.   The Social Security provisions are part... Read more »
WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees in 2026

WalletHub says these are the best states for retirees in 2026

“Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can also be incredibly stressful given that it typically puts people on a fixed income, which may not be enough for them to live... Read more »
Gen X investors often lack formal retirement plans

Gen X investors often lack formal retirement plans

Only 14% of Gen Xers have access to a traditional pension, compared with 44% of baby boomers. Many Gen X workers also lacked tools now common in retirement plans — such as... Read more »
Fired After Announcing Retirement at 63? California Workers Need to Know Their Rights

Fired After Announcing Retirement at 63? California Workers Need to Know Their Rights

Source: Yahoo Finance – Moneywise If you’re a California resident approaching retirement age and considering announcing your retirement plans to your employer, you need to understand your legal rights. A recent trend... Read more »
Senior home equity surges to record .7T

Senior home equity surges to record $14.7T

The RMMI increased to a reading of 511.99 — up from 502.47 in the prior quarter and the highest level since the index was launched in 2000. The data tracks long-term trends... Read more »
Don’t count on the ‘silver tsunami’ for housing inventory surge

Don’t count on the ‘silver tsunami’ for housing inventory surge

“For years, analysts have held out hope that the aging Baby Boomer generation would trigger the ‘Silver Tsunami’ — a massive wave of homes unlocked and returned to the market,” the report... Read more »
Tapping a 401(k) for homeownership is risky business

Tapping a 401(k) for homeownership is risky business

“Financially, the American dream should not be homeownership, but should be financial independence,” Robert Johnson, CEO of Economic Index Associates and a professor at Creighton University, said in the report. “People fall... Read more »
Financial Experts Share the Simple Retirement Advice They’re Giving To Clients in 2026

Financial Experts Share the Simple Retirement Advice They’re Giving To Clients in 2026

There are too many retirement dos and don’ts to count, but what would financial experts say is their number one simple piece of advice? Several financial experts were asked to share just... Read more »