Today, many of our retired seniors are struggling to make their money last from month to month as inflation has taken a big chunk out of their monthly income! And, many don’t have enough saved and rely solely on Social Security to get by. According to a Federal Reserve study, only 54% of Americans have […]
Reverse 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 […]
ticking time bomb for retirement income
Study reveals pivots amid ticking time bomb for retirement income. Many people approaching retirement fear they don’t have enough and want to turn to alternatives Study reveals pivots amid ticking time bomb for retirement income. Those approaching retirement in Canada and the US are among those facing an impending crisis in their senior years. Following […]
Market crash by 30 percent
Market crash by 30 percent The S&P 500 will crash 30% by December as spending slumps, profits shrink, and banking problems mount, markets guru Larry McDonald warns He sees less government spending, slimmer corporate profits, and banking pressures as key drivers. The founder of “The Bear Traps Report” touts energy and metals as smart bets […]
No retirement savings
A “shocking” reality for U.S. moms: Half have no retirement savings On Mother’s Day, the best gift for your mom might be a contribution to her 401(k) or IRA plan, with research revealing a significant gap between moms and dads in financial preparedness for retirement. About half of mothers across the U.S. have zero dollars […]
Florida Retirees Relocating
Florida Retirees Relocating: Here’s Where They’re Going Instead Once thought of as the ideal place to live out one’s golden years, Florida is quickly losing favor with retirees. Remote workers and the wealthy are flocking to the state and driving up home prices, leaving those on a fixed income feeling the pinch. In just half a decade, […]
Foreclosures are up
Foreclosures are up. But is the housing market headed for a crash? Foreclosure notices ticked up nationwide in the first quarter of the year with more than 65,000 properties beginning to go through the process. There were 36,617 new filings in March, which marks the 23rd consecutive month with a year-over-year increase in foreclosure activity, according […]
Denied Mortgage Loans
Data shows older adults more likely to be denied mortgage loans Older people are denied mortgages loans at a higher rate while younger borrowers have higher HECM rejection rates: NYT Older adults tend to have higher credit ratings than any other age group in the nation. However, older Americans are also more likely to be […]
VA Mortgages Will Get Cheaper
VA Mortgages Will Get Cheaper In April, Just In Time For Homebuying Season Some mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will cost a little less this spring, thanks to a reduction in one of the mandatory closing costs. Beginning on April 7, the VA funding fee—a required fee for nearly all […]
Housing Market This Spring
After seven straight months of home price declines, here’s what 6 economists and real estate pros say to expect from the housing market this spring. Pros predict what will happen in the housing market this spring. The spring home buying season is upon us — and even ahead of it, we saw home sales rise. […]
