Retirement delays rise as Americans worry about running out of money
More than half of respondents say the events of 2026 have impacted their retirement planning
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Parents follow their kids to the South in ‘baby chaser’ boom
Affordability also plays a role, providing younger buyers with more accessible homeownership
Retirees are experiencing a disconnect between net worth, cash on hand
Prosperity is far from evenly distributed, and many older Americans are carrying significant debt into retirement
Rural seniors face growing repair crisis with aging homes
Older housing stock, fixed incomes, severe weather and rising costs can combine to make even basic maintenance financially out of reach.
AARP opposes expedited Social Security process proposed in PROMISE Act
While AARP agrees Congress must address Social Security, the organization wants lawmakers to do so through traditional legislative processes.
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.
The checklist real estate agents need for estate sale referrals and timing
Adults 55 plus own over 50% of homes, so agents need a repeatable estate sale plan, timelines and vetted referral partners.
Social Security, Medicare solvency could be examined by bipartisan commission
Rather than advancing immediate policy changes, the panel would study financial outlooks and submit recommendations for lawmakers to consider.
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.