Couples can boost retirement savings with one simple conversation
Research found that just over 40% of couples actively coordinate their 401(k) contributions to maximize employer matching funds.
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Most retirement savers want an ‘easy button’ for planning
A J.P. Morgan survey examines how participants engage with workplace retirement plans across different life stages.
Higher home-care spending by states linked to greater aging-in-place outcomes
Researchers examined state investments in home- and community-based services (HCBS) and associated changes in where older adults lived.
Caregiver survey shows widespread burnout, with Gen Z hit hardest
Half of Gen Z caregivers said caregiving has damaged personal relationships, exceeding rates reported by millennials (41%) and Gen X (38%).
Senators push bipartisan plan to ‘save Social Security’
Proposals come as policymakers and financial professionals warn of looming funding shortfalls and confusion about how the program works.
AARP awards $8.3M in senior-focused housing and community improvement grants
The funds come at a time when the U.S. population is aging rapidly and seniors are overwhelmingly expressing a desire to age in place in their current homes.
Aging in place is reshaping housing demand — and most homes aren’t ready
An expert expains why aging in place is shifting from preference to financial necessity — and what housing professionals need to know.
Many older Americans stuck in homes that no longer fit
Housing professionals say that many older Americans are staying put because moving no longer makes financial sense.
Home equity cap tied to Medicaid eligibility is set to change
New Medicaid rule will cap home equity at $1 million for long-term care eligibility beginning in 2028, potentially affecting senior homeowners.
New federal funding a mixed bag for housing programs
Just under $35 billion is provided for HUD’s tenant-based rental assistance account — commonly known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program.