Aging Parents Overspending – Running Low

Danger: Aging Parents Overspending, Running Low, And What You Can Do Briana called AgingParents.com in distress. She was feeling panicky and angry. Her 80 year old mother, Rhonda, had just bought another new car she could not afford. Briana explained that her mother’s funds were limited, but she kept insisting on living the life she…

Why is it always a goal to put aging loved ones on Medicaid? I’m asking this question, because I constantly see articles and receive advice from family/financial/ estate planning about getting Medicaid coverage, and how to “protect” the aging’s assets so they can qualify for Medicaid. Here’s my question, if your loved one spent their…

Reverse mortgages: What you need to know. Mass Mutual Blog. It’s similar to getting an advance on a paycheck, but in this case you are trading in equity in your home for a cash payment, typically tax-free. A reverse mortgage will eliminate your monthly mortgage payments. You can use the cash (taken as a lump…

Who’s Ready for a 24% Cut to Social Security Benefits? Without significant changes, big benefit cuts await seniors in 15 years. The Social Security program has been providing a financial foundation for our nation’s retired workforce for more than 80 years. Of today’s nearly 65 million beneficiaries, 46 million of them are retirees, many of…

Reverse Mortgages Get A New Look in Covid Times by Financial Advisor. F.A. Online. The reverse mortgage market got some new respect earlier this year. When it looked like Covid-19 might wreck the retirement plans of older Americans, some turned to these mortgages to tap a new source money. Home equity conversion mortgages (aka, reverse mortgages)…

Why a Reverse Mortgage is worth considering more now than ever as a retirement planning tool. During our COVID-19 lockdown, my wife returned to an old hobby and set up a jigsaw puzzle on our dining table. Four-hundred and ninety-nine pieces and quite a few hours later, she learned she was missing something. Disappointing, right? We…

With Adult Children Home, Now’s the Time: Talk About Your Money. Riding out the pandemic with family presents the perfect chance to lay it all out: priorities, account balances, end-of-life directives. For far too many families, financial planning is akin to scheduling dental surgery. The prospect of pain and discomfort prompts many to put it…

Retiree gets faulty benefit information directly from Social Security personnel Dear Liz: I’m concerned that you don’t make it clear that in order for a Social Security benefit to grow, a person needs to keep working and earning the same income that they’ve been making. I’ve retired recently and am lucky enough to have a…

WHAT DO A REVERSE MORTGAGE AND A LEGENDARY AIRPLANE HAVE IN COMMON? In early 1942, the United States was at war with Japan. Lt. Colonel James “Jimmy” Doolittle had been given the responsibility of planning a raid to strike back at Japan for the Pearl Harbor attack. The bombing raid wasn’t expected to do a…

Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages. What is a reverse mortgage? At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity, this post may contain references to products from our partners. Here’s an explanation for how we make money. A reverse mortgage is a way for…