Only 19% of women workers are “very” confident that they will be able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle, according to 23 Facts About Women’s Retirement Outlook, a … more 23 Facts That Illustrate Women’s Risky Retirement Outlook
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Improving Access to Home Equity Can Help Fix America’s Retirement System
One way to fix America’s retirement system is to provide better access to housing equity in retirement, according to a recent paper published by economists Ben Harris and … more Improving Access to Home Equity Can Help Fix America’s Retirement System
NRMLA Submits Letters of Support
House Bill 7073 and Senate Bill 7074 would amend existing law by basing the state’s documentary stamp tax on the principal limit instead of the maximum claim amount … more NRMLA Submits Letters of Support
Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
NRMLA, in coordination with the HUD Issues Committee, sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that recommended ways to improve FHA’s condominium approval forms … more Improving FHA’s Condo Forms and Policies
National Risk Retirement Index Reaches New Low
From 2019 to 2022, the National Retirement Risk Index dropped from 47 percent to 39 percent — the lowest level since the NRRI was created in 2004. Why … more National Risk Retirement Index Reaches New Low
America Never Had So Many 65-Year-Olds
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal noted that today’s 65-year-olds are wealthier and by many measures, healthier, and expected to live another 20 years. A growing … more America Never Had So Many 65-Year-Olds
FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements
The Federal Housing Administration published Frequently Asked Questions in response to a final rule that updates branch office registration requirements. Details were announced in FHA Info #2024-2. Why … more FHA Issues FAQ for Branch Registration Requirements
Association Responds to NJ Bill Requiring Face-to-Face Counseling
NRMLA, through its State and Local Issues Committee, sent a letter to New Jersey state Senator Shirley K. Turner that addressed concerns over a proposed bill that she … more Association Responds to NJ Bill Requiring Face-to-Face Counseling
Final Rule Updates Older Americans Act Programs
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) published a final rule that makes the first substantive changes to Older Americans Act (OAA) programs and services in 36 years. What’s … more Final Rule Updates Older Americans Act Programs
Yikes, Household Debt Spikes
U.S. households increased their total debt by $271 billion during Q4 2023 – roughly 19% more than the average for Q4 over the past 20 years. As a … more Yikes, Household Debt Spikes
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