Things to consider before borrowing a reverse mortgage to delay collecting Social Security
We released several new resources to help older homeowners decide whether to borrow a reverse mortgage.
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A nationwide look at how student debt impacts older adults
OIder borrowers across the United States are increasingly affected by student loan debt, according to our research.
Don’t let marketers tell you how to age in place
Over ten thousand people turn 62 every day, and with a majority of them homeowners, a growing number of businesses are increasingly using the phrase “aging in place” to market financial products and services to homeowners in the baby boom generation. Many of these businesses and lenders, however, are incorrectly implying that staying in your current home is the only option for aging in place, which isn’t always the best option for everyone.
Preventing financial exploitation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Research and resources to help communities, volunteers and others in the fight against elder financial exploitation.
A snapshot of complaints made by older consumers
The May 2017 Monthly Complaint Report summarizes the complaints submitted by people age 62 and older. The report highlights issues that older consumers are more likely to experience than their younger counterparts, including issues with traditional and reverse mortgages, credit cards, and bank accounts and services.
CFPB Monthly Snapshot Spotlights Complaints from Older Consumers
Report Shows Older Consumers Report Problems with Reverse Mortgages, Scams, Credit Cards, and Add-On Products
Four tips to help older student loan borrowers navigate common problems with their student loans
As the number of older Americans with student debt has quadrupled, older borrowers complain about many problems with lenders, loan servicers, and debt collectors that exacerbate their financial challenges.
CFPB Warns Student Loan Servicing Problems Can Jeopardize Long-Term Financial Security for Older Borrowers
Growing Concerns as Number of Older Student Loan Borrowers Quadruples, Amount of Debt Per Senior Borrower Doubles in Last Decade
Don’t let malicious mail make off with your money
Download our new mail fraud placemat to give you, or a loved one, helpful reminders of common warning signs of mail fraud.
Four ways to support your community’s fight against elder financial exploitation
Financial exploitation robs millions of older people of their money and property annually. To prevent and respond to the growing crisis of elder financial exploitation, people are working together in hundreds of communities across our nation.