The 60% reverse mortgage rule: What it is and how it impacts borrowers. Taking out a reverse mortgage can make sense in retirement, but there are rules that impact the process. As with most Americans, older homeowners have been facing issues with rising living costs and mounting debt. As a result, tapping into home equity…

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The thought of running out of money in retirement keeps plenty of Americans awake at night. In a survey of financial planners by the Financial Planning Association and the Journal of Financial Planning, over 47 % of respondents rated running out of money as their clients’ greatest retirement fear, with another 22% saying it was…

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Strong backing from global insurance, superannuation, banking and credit fund investors for reverse mortgage specialist Household Capital’s $270 million securitisation’s reflects underlying institutional investor confidence in the sector, according to industry specialists. The mortgage securitisation, which was dual rated by Moody’s and S&P Global, was based on an underlying portfolio loan-to-value ratio of less than…

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SSA sends a misleading email regarding President Donald Trump’s tax cuts on Social Security benefits for most recipients to making the most of your Social Security benefits. While the change may seem small, it has important implications on how and when you can claim your benefits. Understanding how these changes affect your retirement strategy is…

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3 Ways Retirees Can Prepare for a Recession Retiring is a significant financial achievement. However, the highly publicized conjecture of an impending recession has added layers of complexity and concern for those who’ve recently retired or are preparing to do so. However, with strategic planning and informed decisions that look to all asset classes, retirees…

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How Tariffs Could Impact Economic Growth Fed Official Revises Interest Rate Cut Forecast for 2025 Inflation remains the key factor influencing interest rate decisions. The Federal Reserve consistently emphasizes its dual mandate when making interest rate decisions. Established in 1977, this mandate requires the Fed to: Promote maximum employment Maintain stable prices and moderate long-term…

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There’s now a 40% chance the Fed will pivot back to hiking rates again next year, top economist says Continued economic strength along with inflationary policies expected from President-elect Donald Trump could mean the Federal Reserve may have to resort to rate hikes in 2025, a top economist warned. Wall Street just threw a tantrum…

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What Does the Fed Rate Cut Mean for Home Prices? At the last two Federal Reserve Board meetings, the agency cut the federal funds rate — for a total of 0.75%. You might think this means all interest rates will automatically drop by that same amount, but that’s not really how it works. The federal…

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