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Have fun while making money
You finally have the time to pursue those passion projects that you’ve been putting off. While you’re doing what you love, you might as well see if you can make money at the same time. Whether you are doing the activity of choice or just interacting with like-minded hobbyists, you...
Using a reverse mortgage as a financially savvy retirement planning tool
Today’s reverse mortgage can provide greater options and flexibility to your retirement plan.  These home equity loans were once viewed as a last resort for people age 62 and older to stay in their homes, but things have changed now that the retirement community is sitting on record levels of...
Cheering on your favorite team can be stressful
October 26, I’m watching my beloved Oregon Ducks struggle against a good Washington State, but this game shouldn’t be so close.  In the last minute and a half, Washington St marches down the field and scores, and goes up by one. I’m apoplectic.  If I were to take my blood...
Reverse Mortgage Changes Offer Protection for Spouses
Non-borrowing spouses now have additional protections when their older partner takes out a reverse mortgage. To qualify for a reverse mortgage, the borrower must be at least 62 years old. If the borrower is old enough to qualify for a reverse mortgage, but their partner is not, they can file as...
What’s Next for Our Generation
Our team at Next for Me has spent the last two years interviewing and surveying Americans over 50, gaining insight into their thoughts and ambitions around work and finance. We found their expectations about career and retirement are vastly different than prior generations, and few of them have plans that...
Thanksgiving dinner for friends and family
I can remember my words.  I spoke as if I was sober and of sound mind.  “We'd like to have you all come to our house for Thanksgiving.”   It sounded like a good idea in July.   Every time I turned the wall calendar to the next month I...