Here are the new rules for post-pandemic retirement

Forget what you’ve heard. Here are the new rules for post-pandemic retirement. As the coronavirus pandemic upends the economy, there’s never been a better time to examine the conventional wisdom about retirement By Michelle Singletary Forbes Columnist Your retirement will be unique to you, but it often helps to have some rules of thumb as a guideline.…

How To Include Home Equity In Your Retirement Plan With The Bucketing Approach Do you have a vacation fund? A pizza party jar at work or home? A bank account reserved for a new house? People set aside money for certain goals or expenses, sometimes even dedicating a specific bank account or credit card for…

Reverse mortgages get second look amid coronavirus chaos. Reverse mortgage originators are fielding higher-than-normal inquiry levels from borrowers and financial advisors. At a time when the stock market is behaving like an oscilloscope and 401(k)s are shrinking away, reverse mortgages have sparked a renewed level of attention as a potential source of stability amid an…

Baby Boomers Have Less Wealth Than Prior Classes The most recent cohort of Americans who are part of the “baby boomer” generation – typically classified as people born between 1946 and 1964 – are less wealthy when compared to older baby boomers, putting them at greater risk of financial instability in retirement. This is according…

Managing unexpected expenses, an emergency fund. You might expect plenty of things in retirement – spending time with family and friends, traveling, focusing on your health wellness. For many years I have been working with financial advisors so homeowners can use the Reverse Mortgage with a credit line and spend from it instead of thier…

Our Semi-Retired Columnist Isn’t Worried About the Market Crash. Here’s Why. Eleven years ago, I watched in horror as my 401(k) account melted away during the financial crisis and bear market. Now, semi-retired, I have a good bit more money in stocks, and I haven’t looked at my account in a couple of weeks. I…

Senior Homeowners can eliminate current mortgage burden. Survey: 77% of homeowners say their mortgage negatively impacts savings. Homeowners across America love their homes, and they’re continuing to spend up for them, even at the cost of saving for retirement, according to a new Bankrate survey. The vast majority of homeowners with a mortgage – 77…

How Much Can Retirees Spend On March 11, 2020? It May Not Be What You Think Turbulent market volatility and declining interest rates are leaving many people wondering about the viability of their retirement plans. Given where markets are today, will you have enough to meet your retirement spending goals? Many financial planner have and…

Reverse Mortgages and the Sandwich Generation Talking about older peoples’ eating habits but the harsh reality of balancing the financial, physical, and emotional support of three generations. Two types of generational “sandwiches”. Young-Middle-Old: The typical generational sandwich is the middle-aged person struggling to financially support their children (often grown adults) AND aging parents. This…

CNBC: Reverse Mortgages Can Buffer Coronavirus’s Economic Shock COVID-19, the so-called coronavirus which has sparked concerns of a global epidemic after spreading into multiple countries, has introduced additional volatility to the U.S. stock market as investors raise concerns over the effects the spread of the virus might have on the American economy. For retirees, there…