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Make an Early Retirement Work
Are you forced into early retirement because of the pandemic? You are not alone. Many of us lost our jobs during the coronavirus pandemic. Although the stock market is rebounding, retirement investment accounts may not be what we planned at this point. From January to May, Americans age 55 and older...
Learn the Language of Reverse Mortgages – They Are Useful Tools
Don't think of reverse mortgages as complex. Think of them as unfamiliar. You can easily understand the basic concepts of a reverse mortgage, but many homeowners are unaccustomed to the language and terms used for these loans.   It would help if you familiarized yourself with the concepts and terminology...
Steve Resch on National 401(k) Awareness Day
In the national holiday pecking order, you'd probably least expect one reserved for a savvy and important tax-advantaged retirement account.   Yet, here we are. And, to think that we may never have been talking about this holiday or this tool if it weren't for an accident.   It turns...
Should I refinance or get a reverse mortgage?
With rates still low, you may be considering a refinance to lower your mortgage payments or generate needed cash. But did you know that refinancing to a reverse mortgage rather than a traditional mortgage might be a better option? Let's find out more about each option. Home refinancing is a...
Using a reverse mortgage for long-term care
When helping loved ones make financial decisions for their future, it is essential to explore your options. Using home equity to increase cash flow in retirement is a popular option that allows seniors to stay in their homes without making monthly mortgage payments.     Whether a retiree needs to pay...
Retirement Spending Patterns
Planning for long-term retirement spending is difficult, even for those who have had a couple of years of experience. Many people think that spending every year in retirement will be consistent. However, this is not typically the situation. Our interests and spending behaviors change over time. Early in retirement, people...