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Reverse mortgages explained
Reverse mortgages explained As long as there have been homes for sale, there have been financial vehicles designed to alleviate some of the financial pressures associated with owning a home. A reverse mortgage is another way homeowners can borrow money based on the value of their homes, but it doesn’t need to be repaid as…
Read MoreUsing a Reverse Mortgage to Pay Off Debt
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Pay Off Debt For homeowners 62 and older who have accumulated debts that create a financial strain, there’s another option beside traditional home equity loans or home equity lines of credit. It’s a reverse mortgage. You’ve probably seen TV commercials about it, but you may not understand exactly what reverse…
Read MoreVery big Fed week
Hold onto your hats because it’s going to be a very big Fed week Markets will gyrate right up until the Fed announces its interest-rate decision. But don’t forget: Apple reports quarterly results on Thursday, and a big jobs report lands on Friday. It may be too much to say the week coming up is…
Read MoreChanges to Medicare
Changes to Medicare Advantage Improvements in health equity: There are three key changes for 2024 designed to improve access to healthcare and overall experience under Medicare Advantage. Enhanced provider directories: Advantage plans must now update their provider directories to align with Medicaid standards. Directories will now include information about providers’ cultural and linguistic capabilities, making it…
Read MoreReverse Mortgage Business
The traditional reverse mortgage business model has shifted, but is that good? Industry professional Jarred Talmadge explores how the reverse mortgage business model has changed, but questions if that’s for the better? If you listen to the more traditional business mortgage voices, they are talking about untapped markets and underserved clients. They talk about how…
Read MoreUnaffordable housing market is becoming even more expensive
Unaffordable housing market is becoming even more expensive as mortgage rates soar over 7%. An already miserably unaffordable housing market is getting more expensive. As mortgage rates top 7% — the highest they’ve been in 21 years according to Freddie Mac — home buyers face ballooning costs. Some housing experts are warning that rates could keep…
Read MoreTips for Boomers Who May Have Retired Too Early
Tips for Boomers Who May Have Retired Too Early As a baby boomer who has opted for early retirement, you may be grappling with how to make your retirement funds stretch out over the years ahead. You’re wise to do so — especially if you’re not even 60 yet. 5 Cities Becoming Popular With Baby Boomers: Are…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Seniors Reverse Mortgage
Choosing the Right Seniors Reverse Mortgage : Tailoring Solutions for Seniors In the United States, the population of adults aged 65 and older stands at a staggering 54.1 million, a number that continues to grow with each passing year. As these individuals approach their golden years, financial stability becomes a paramount concern. Many seniors are…
Read Morerecession starting soon
U.S. leading indicators point to recession starting soon July 20 (Reuters) – An index designed to track turns in U.S. business cycles fell for the 15th straight month in June, dragged down by a weakening consumer outlook and increased unemployment claims, marking the longest streak of decreases since the lead-up to the 2007-2009 recession. The…
Read MoreSelf-Insureing for Future Long Term Care
Self-Insureing for Future Long Term Care A recent column, “Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Their Future Long Term Care,” discussed why some federal employees and retirees may want to consider self-insuring for their future long term care (LTC) costs. Some suggestions for self-insuring were made including an employee’s setting aside a portion of their Thrift…
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