Retirement confidence declines as worries grow over Social Security, rising expenses
Worker confidence fell 6 percentage points from 2025 to 61%, while retiree confidence fell 5 percentage points to 73%.
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Reverse Focus co-founder and HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks to join HighTechLending
Reverse Focus co-founder and longtime HECMWorld editor Shannon Hicks announced Thursday that he will leave the reverse mortgage technology and media firm on May 1 to become chief content officer at HighTechLending.
Lawmakers target retirement gaps facing family caregivers
Recent data shows that roughly 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, with additional shares caring for spouses or partners.
FSBO.com launches loan officer portal for consumer-directed listings
FSBO.com’s loan officer portal supports listing creation and buyer screening, with an agent portal and FSBO Pro Agent planned later.
Is California looking to tax retirement accounts? Experts push back on claims
At issue is a measure called the Retirement and Personal Savings Protection Act, one of several initiatives tied to the billionaire’s tax debate.
Three lessons for mortgage leaders right now
Mortgage still repeats old habits, chasing top producers, designing for internal teams, and lagging AI, despite new data and tools.
HOA liens climb 8.6% nationwide in 2025, with Sun Belt states feeling the most heat
HOA lien filings rose 8.6% in 2025 to nearly 285,000 nationwide, with Florida leading in volume and Louisiana and Colorado driving increases.
Foreclosure filings accelerate in early 2026 as servicer pressure builds
Foreclosure activity accelerated in the first quarter of 2026, with signs of mounting operational pressure for mortgage servicers and downstream vendors.
MBA chief economist says mortgage rates, inflation will stay elevated through 2026
MBA’s Mike Fratantoni expects 2026 inflation near 4% and no Fed cuts, keeping mortgage rates and bond yields elevated.
Cybercrime against seniors is surging, with $7.75B reportedly lost in 2025
Investment fraud, much of it involving cryptocurrency and fake trading platforms, inflicted the heaviest financial toll on seniors.