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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is kicking into gear to help consumers safely navigate the increasingly complex world of financial products. The federal agency in recent weeks has released information for homebuyers and for seniors seeking financial advisers. It also accepts complaints about a growing list of financial products. Homebuyers Seeking Help: Individuals can searc…

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The equity in older Americans’ homes has risen smartly over the past year, fueled by the housing market rebound. But whether retirees will tap these gains to pay their bills remains in doubt. Equity values for homeowners who are 62 or older was $3.34 trillion in the second quarter of this year – nearly 10…