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Retirement Planning February 2026

New Report: The "Sleeping Asset" Most Homeowners 62+ Have Never Activated

A growing number of families are encouraging parents to use their home equity to live comfortably now — instead of leaving it untouched out of guilt. The full story may change how you think about retirement.

✓ HUD Regulated ✓ No Monthly Payments ✓ You Stay the Homeowner ✓ Tax-Free Funds
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Sophia Brown
Retirement & Housing Wealth Editor
Happy retired American couple sitting on their home porch, holding coffee mugs at golden hour

Bob & Linda, 68 & 66 — activated $130,000 in housing wealth without selling their home.

$131K
Avg. unused home equity among retirees

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