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.
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As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity
Thirty percent of respondents said they’ve stopped looking for new work over the past five years because of job security concerns.
Labor department rule would ease path for riskier 401(k) investments
The first Trump administration issued guidance in 2020, effectively giving a green light to the use of private equity in retirement accounts.
Policy turmoil, fiscal uncertainty cause retirement hesitation
Findings from a recent survey show 21% of unretired respondents postponing retirement and 33% moving to safer portfolios.
‘Six-figure limit’ aims to halt Social Security trust fund insolvency
A proposed “six-figure limit” would cap benefits at $100,000 per year for couples retiring at the normal retirement age.
How policy uncertainty is reshaping senior retirement plans
More than half of respondents said a 20-percent cut to Social Security benefits would require “significant sacrifices or a tighter budget.”
Finance of America expands HomeSafe Second reverse mortgage to three more states
Finance of America has expanded access to its HomeSafe Second product into Indiana, Ohio and Michigan, giving senior homeowners more options for tapping record levels of home equity without giving up their low post-pandemic mortgage rates.
Retirement savers hold steady in 2025 as automatic enrollment drives positive trends
The average participant account balance increased 13% year over year in 2025, reaching an all-time high of $167,970.
Seniors want to age in place, but family caregivers face strains on multiple fronts
A Pew Research Center survey of 8,750 U.S. adults found that one in 10 reports serving as a caregiver for a parent age 65 or older.
Study finds 65-year-olds need $135K for long-term care
The type of care — home health, assisted living or nursing home — and where a person lives can drastically affect costs.