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3 Ways Retirees Can Prepare for a Recession
3 Ways Retirees Can Prepare for a Recession Retiring is a significant financial achievement. However, the highly publicized conjecture of an impending recession has added layers of complexity and concern for those who’ve recently retired or are preparing to do so. However, with strategic planning and informed decisions that look to all asset classes, retirees…
Read MoreMortgage rates fall again as economy cools further
Mortgage rates fall again as economy cools further Mortgage Rates fall for home loans for the sixth straight week as concerns about the economy buffeted financial markets. In the week ending March 6, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.63%, Freddie Mac announced Thursday. That’s down from 6.76% last week, and marked the biggest weekly decline since…
Read MoreSalute to Veterans
The National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. The week serves not only as a gesture of gratitude but also to raise awareness about the needs of hospitalized veterans and the role of VA facilities in providing comprehensive care. Those interested in participating or learning more National Salute to Veteran Patients Week The National Salute to…
Read MoreWhy more retirement age Americans keep working
Why more retirement age Americans keep working I have wondering for years how are fixed income seniors making it. From my 18 years in the Reverse Mortgage business before Covid; I kknow how much of all monthly income. I know many have went back to work to survive. In recent years, a growing number of Americans…
Read MoreReverse Loan Pros and Cons
Reverse Loan Pro and Cons Rising costs for homeowners’ insurance, healthcare, and groceries are making it increasingly difficult for seniors to thrive. One effective solution is to suggest a reverse loan. This option can help senior members improve their cash flow without withdrawing funds from the branch. Here are some common questions senior members might…
Read MoreHow interest rates work
How interest rates work If you have wondered why the Federal Reverse cuts the interest rates and the rates for you go up, I hope to explain. People get in touch with me saying it is now a better time. No September was. Lenders will primarily discount rates before the actual Fed cut. Other people…
Read MoreSocial Security Benefits
It’s Getting Harder to Qualify for Social Security Benefits in Retirement. Here’s the Reason Why To qualify for Social Security benefits, you need to accumulate 40 work credits in your lifetime. You can accrue a maximum of four credits per year. The value of a single work credit is rising in 2025, so part-time workers…
Read MoreReverse Mortgage Process
Reverse Mortgage Process Everyone could use some extra cash, especially in retirement years. And while options for generating additional retirement income once seemed limited, reverse mortgages have provided today’s seniors with access to another source of wealth—their home equity. Designed for homeowners ages 62 and older, a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)—also known as a Reverse…
Read MoreWhat Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work? (2024 Guide)
What Is a Reverse Mortgage and How Does It Work? (2024 Guide) Living comfortably in retirement has long been financially challenging for seniors in the U.S. To cover increased expenses, many turn to the equity in their homes to increase their financial breathing room. One-way seniors can tap into home equity with a special type…
Read MoreResponsibly Using a Reverse Mortgage
Responsibly Using a Reverse Mortgage in a Retirement Plan Reverse mortgages have long been thought of as merely a last resort for someone’s retirement plan, the only remaining alternative when nothing is left to draw on. Before 2013, lending rules were very different and reverse mortgages got a bad rap for giving borrowers up to…
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