Expanding access to retirement savings accounts remains a hugely popular issue for congressional lawmakers from both parties. When they return from their summer recess in September, lawmakers will … more Congress to Debate Retirement Savings Bills
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HECM Cap Language Included In THUD Appropriations Bills
Language that allows the Federal Housing Administration to continue insuring Home Equity Conversion Mortgages was included in a package of six appropriations bills that passed the House of … more HECM Cap Language Included In THUD Appropriations Bills
Senate Confirms Julia Gordon As FHA Commissioner
By a vote of 51-50, the Senate last evening confirmed Julia Gordon as the next Assistant Secretary for Housing/Federal Housing Administration Commissioner. Vice President Kamala Harris provided the … more Senate Confirms Julia Gordon As FHA Commissioner
AARP to Congress: HUD Should Require More Generous Loss Mitigation Options to Help HECM Borrowers
Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Shannon Guzman (pictured), Senior Strategic Policy Advisor at AARP Public Policy Institute, recommended that the Department of Housing and Urban Development improve … more AARP to Congress: HUD Should Require More Generous Loss Mitigation Options to Help HECM Borrowers
LIBOR Transition Guidelines Added to Federal Spending Package
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Senate Aging Committee Releases Financial Literacy Resources
The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging released a bipartisan report that examines the real-time information and help older Americans and people with disabilities need as they face … more Senate Aging Committee Releases Financial Literacy Resources
Senate Testimony: Reverse Mortgages Can Help Improve Retirement Security
Reverse mortgages offer a potentially useful tool to convert illiquid housing wealth into money to live on during retirement, according to congressional testimony provided by Shai Akabas, Director … more Senate Testimony: Reverse Mortgages Can Help Improve Retirement Security
CFPB Director Discusses Priorities With House Committee
In his first public hearing before the House Financial Services Committee, newly confirmed CPFB Director Rohit Chopra outlined his priorities and positions on a number of issues. … more CFPB Director Discusses Priorities With House Committee
Senate Advances Chopra Nomination As CFPB Director
By a vote of 50 to 48, the Senate approved the nomination of Rohit Chopra to be director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for a five-year term. … more Senate Advances Chopra Nomination As CFPB Director
Finance Committee Examines Opportunities to Enhance Retirement Security
The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing this week to examine ways Congress can build on bipartisan retirement legislation. Brian Graff, CEO of the American Retirement Association … more Finance Committee Examines Opportunities to Enhance Retirement Security