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9 Reasons To Consider A Reverse Mortgage
Increasing numbers of homeowners around the US are using Reverse Mortgage Loans to boost their income in retirement. With a Reverse Mortgage you could take advantage of your property value now, without having to move or downsize. If you are over 62, this is why you should consider a Reverse Mortgage. 1) A Home Equity…
Read MoreMore Than Half of Americans Will Need Nursing Home Care: Study
That eclipses the 35 percent estimate used by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the researchers added. “Lifetime use of nursing homes is considerably greater than previously thought, mostly due to an increase in short stays of less than three weeks,” said lead researcher Michael Hurd. He is director of the RAND Center…
Read MoreExercise a Great Prescription to Help Older Hearts
Regular exercise is potent medicine for older adults with heart disease, a new American Heart Association scientific statement says. Physical activity should be a key part of care for older adults with heart disease who want to reduce their symptoms and build their stamina, said geriatric cardiologist Dr. Daniel Forman. He’s chair of the panel…
Read MoreFeeling Taxed to the Max? Check Out These 9 States Boasting Zero Income Taxes
If you’re tired of paying Uncle Sam at the federal level and writing a check to your state every year as well, then let’s look at where you won’t be taxed on your income (but you might have to pay extra bucks in other taxes or home prices). Alaska Sitka, AK (Getty Images) …
Read MoreReverse Mortgages Could Hold Key to Secure Retirement
Joining the chorus of popular media outlets that have covered home equity’s role in retirement, USA Today ran a lengthy piece this week about ways homeowners can tap into their wealth — including with a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. Quoting experts such as reverse mortgage researcher Wade Pfau and wealth advisor Randy Bruns, the national…
Read More6 Simple Ways For Older People To Deal With Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is an unfortunate reality for many elderly people. As we age, our bodies become more fragile. Osteoarthritic, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and chronic joint pain are all common and difficult to treat. These issues make everyday activities incredibly challenging, often causing sufferers to withdraw into a sedentary lifestyle. While these issues cannot be completely cured,…
Read More5 Myths About Reverse Mortgages
When seniors need to free up cash, they often look to their retirement plans. Many don’t even consider tapping into the value of their homes – a feat easily achieved through the use of a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners aged 62 and older to convert part of the…
Read MoreShould You Retire On Your House?
Many American households will face a significant retirement financing gap unless they save more, invest more efficiently, retire later, and/or distribute their retirement assets more efficiently. Yet the pain of such difficult behavioral changes might be mitigated by better use of an asset that almost 80 percent of retirees have: the family home. The Reverse…
Read MoreHow To Stay Sharp As You Age
So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking; you often misplace your keys or have trouble coming up with the right word in conversations. But how do you know when these changes are a normal part of getting older or if they might be pointing to a health problem such as dementia? How the Brain…
Read MoreIndustry Expert: What USA Today Got Wrong About Reverse Mortgages
Even before USA Today published an article this month taking aim at reverse mortgages and the associated industry’s practices, the news outlet had previously published articles that relate caution to its readers concerning the idea of engaging in a reverse transaction. One such article was posted back in April, and a prominent industry expert has…
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