National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association

06/01/2026

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/more-americans-are-aging-alone-one-woman-told-us-what-its-like-a8b6c8d3?st=hADp12&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

Solo agers must navigate complex financial and medical decisions without a built-in safety net.

05/18/2026

https://seniorsleague.org/social-security-benefits-have-lost-13-7-percent-of-their-buying-power-since-2016/

By John I. Adams, Chairman, TSCL  Last month, TSCL published the latest edition of its long-running Loss of Buying Power studies. This research (available for free) suggests that Social Security benefits in 2026 are...

04/17/2026

Housing wealth among homeowners age 62 and older dipped modestly in the fourth quarter of 2025, edging down by less than one percent to $14.62 trillion, according to the latest National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association / RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index (RMMI).

https://www.nrmlaonline.org/about/press-releases/senior-housing-wealth-remains-largely-stable-in-q4-2025

04/16/2026

Since late 2022, retirees have been hit especially hard by rising housing and healthcare costs, experiencing inflation at a faster pace than the general population.

And the pressure isn’t easing—an energy-driven price surge is expected to ripple through the economy, pushing their expenses even higher in the months ahead.

https://www.barrons.com/articles/retirees-feel-the-sting-of-inflation-more-than-others-as-energy-prices-soar-b797a115?mod=hp_SP_A_5

Oil prices are expected to drive inflation for retirees over the coming months. Here’s why.

03/12/2026

A new poll from West Health-Gallup found that roughly one in three Americans made at least one trade-off with everyday living expenses in order to afford health care.

For older homeowners living on fixed incomes, this reality is even more significant. It underscores the important role that home equity can play in strengthening retirement security and helping seniors better manage rising health care costs.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/americans-ration-medicine-postpone-retirement-afford-health-care-gallu-rcna263008

Almost every metric in the health care surveys has moved in a negative direction in recent years.

03/11/2026

https://www.reversemortgage.org/2026/03/06/the-amount-of-money-you-may-need-for-future-healthcare-could-be-substantial/

The Employee Benefit Research Institute published a report that estimates some couples could need as much as $469,000 in savings to cover their health care costs in retirement. This represents more… The Amount of Money You May Need for Future Healthcare Could Be Substantial

03/05/2026

Today is National “Slam the Scam” Day, a nationwide public awareness campaign led by the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General, taking place during National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7, 2026) to educate the public about government imposter scams and other fraudulent activities targeting individuals, especially older adults.

Protect yourself and your clients by visiting the resource page, https://www.ssa.gov/scam/resources.html

Protect Yourself from Social Security Scams

02/06/2026

Despite ongoing efforts to reduce healthcare costs, a new report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College suggests that Medicare premiums, copays, and uncovered services can amount to roughly 29 percent of the average retiree’s Social Security income and 12 percent of total retirement income.

This is where the monetization of home equity could help play a critical role minimizing the financial shocks associated with future healthcare expenses.
https://www.nrmlaonline.org/2026/02/06/how-much-does-health-spending-eat-away-at-retirees-income

Despite ongoing efforts to reduce healthcare costs, a new report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College suggests that Medicare premiums, copays, and uncovered services can … more How Much Does Health Spending Eat Away at Retirees’ Income?

01/23/2026

According to the latest NRMLA/RiskSpan Reverse Mortgage Market Index, homeowners age 62 and older held a record $14.66 trillion in housing wealth in Q3 2025—up 1.9% from the prior quarter.

This continued growth underscores the increasingly important role home equity can play in supporting sustainable retirement income strategies.

    Contact: Darryl Hicks, 202-557-3556, [email protected] National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association For Immediate Release: WASHINGTON (January 23, 2026) – Housing wealth among homeowners aged 62 and older … more Senior Home Equity Surges to Record $14.66 Trillion in Q3 2025

01/21/2026

Many of us plan for our future wealth and health. Few prepare for an equally essential aspect of retirement: how to continue to feel seen and valued.

Many of us plan for our future wealth and health. Few prepare for an equally essential aspect of retirement: how to continue to feel seen and valued.