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Reverse Mortgage Servicing Changes Are Confusing Borrowers

For many seniors, a reverse mortgage—officially known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—is the final piece of the retirement puzzle. It offers the promise...

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Section 8 Housing Assistance in Jeopardy From Proposed Cuts and Restrictions

Trump and Republican lawmakers want steep funding cuts, while new eligibility rules from HUD would imperil housing for millions of people.

Capital & Main

20 states sue Trump over his plans to cut homeless funding and put thousands on the street

Thousands of Americans are at risk of losing shelter under planned cuts and new conditions on funds, lawsuit says

The Independent UK

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Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

For most families, owning a home is the primary way to accumulate wealth and transfer that wealth to future generations.

The Conversation

After the 50-year mortgage plan, Trump might introduce a 15-year car loan. Ironically, American cars don’t even last that long

Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan has had its fair share of public scrutiny. But despite most Americans rejecting the idea as a “time cage,” there is news circulating about a “15-year car loan.” Basically, it’s a lifetime payment plan for cars that break down before they’re fully paid off.

The Mary Sue

Why Seniors Should Avoid Reverse Mortgages Until They Read the Fine Print

For many retirees, a reverse mortgage appears to be the perfect solution: convert home equity into cash without monthly payments. It’s marketed as a way...

Saving Advice

Treat Home Equity Like Other Investments in Your Retirement Plan: Look at Its Track Record

Homeowners who are considering using home equity in their retirement plan can analyze it like they do their other investments. Here's how.

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Airports Reject DHS, Noem Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown Citing Hatch Act Concerns

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem instructed airports to play a video blaming Democrats for flight delays and other disruptions due to the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga

Why Some Seniors Are Choosing Reverse Mortgages—and the Risks They Don’t Warn You About

With rising inflation, longer retirements, and shrinking pensions, more seniors are turning to reverse mortgages to unlock home equity. On the surface, it sounds ideal—get...

Saving Advice

8 Reverse Mortgage Updates Seniors Should Know Before Signing Anything

Reverse mortgages were once marketed as a guaranteed safety net for retirees, but the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years. New rules, lender practices,...

Saving Advice

The Latest: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues

The Independent UK

These are the agencies Trump is purging during the shutdown

Thousands are being let go from agencies overseeing health care, the environment and education.

Axios

Travel, national parks and housing: what does the US government shutdown mean for everyday people?

Several thousand federal employees will be furloughed or must do unpaid work. Regular people will feel it differently

The Guardian - US

Trump and government agencies are using taxpayer dollars to blame Democrats for the shutdown. Is it legal?

Watchdog groups say the administration is ‘obviously’ breaking ethics laws but unlikely to face consequences as long as federal agencies are under president’s command

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What Happens to Your Money in a Government Shutdown?

From benefit checks to IRS delays, here’s what could affect your wallet if the government shuts down.

Axios

Trump admin uses government sites to blame Democrats for shutdown

An ethics watchdog says it's a "blatant violation."

The Guardian - US

Federal agencies blame Democrats for looming shutdown in apparent Hatch Act violation

Housing and VA departments attack ‘radical left’ despite law limiting political activities of government employees

Reason

The Housing Hero Gotham Deserved

Plus: New York's expensive new stove regulations, Los Angeles rent controls, and the housing policy implications of a federal shutdown.

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Roll Call

HUD uses website to blame ‘radical left’ for looming government shutdown - Roll Call

The Housing and Urban Development's website blames the 'radical left' for a partial government shutdown if funding runs out Wednesday.

The Guardian - US

US whistleblowers say they were fired for raising fair housing concerns

Hud attorneys who said fighting discrimination not a Trump priority call dismissals ‘as blatant as can be’

The Guardian - US

Trump’s housing department rolls back work to combat residential segregation, whistleblowers allege

Allegations against Hud are latest sign of administration’s plans to transform enforcement of US civil rights laws

GOBankingRates

5 Crucial Things To Do If You Can’t Pay Your Rent, According to Fidelity

Struggling to make rent? Learn what steps to take -- from talking to your landlord to finding financial aid -- so you can stay housed and protect your credit.

Reason

The Trump Administration's Fake Housing Emergency

The results of America's overly burdensome housing regulations aren't great. But they're not an "emergency."

The Independent UK

Trump wants to ax an affordable housing grant that's a lifeline for many rural communities

President Donald Trump and House Republicans want to cut new funding for a housing grant that many rural areas rely on to help fund affordable housing

The Free Financial Advisor

9 Renovation Grants That Can Backfire on Your Estate

Renovation grants sound like a win-win. You improve your home with financial assistance, and your quality of life increases. But some renovation grants come with hidden strings—conditions that can delay estate transfers, reduce inheritance value, or trigger unexpected taxes. For families trying to build generational wealth or leave property behind…

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