Retirement planning

A range of startups are experimenting with more ethical retirement savings products than traditional reverse mortgages and annuities, says venture capitalist Ben Cukier. However, according to Cukier, they're too focused on millennials and ignoring a group with more urgent needs and greater wealth — baby boomers.

Being a homeowner may not be the most cost efficient move in some areas.

The information request is the 11th issued by the agency since acting CFPB Director Mick Mulvaney in January launched a review to examine the bureau's practices.

Earlier versions of the bill would have caused bigger changes in how Americans finance home purchases, higher education and retirement. Still, the final legislation will have important effects on borrowing and saving decisions.

Some in the housing industry expressed concern that the plan would double the standard deduction to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals—a move that could dramatically lessen the impact of the mortgage interest write-off.