Category: newsworthy
HUD highlights home modification as a path to age in place
May 17, 2022
HUD describes an ability for home modification to help seniors avoid unnecessary falls in their own homes, and facilitate aging in place
CNBC: Reverse mortgage could help with rising assisted living costs
March 28, 2022
A look at the rising cost of care and how to mange the best way
Simplifying the New Reverse Mortgage
February 28, 2022
Great article on using the new Reerse Mortgage
MoneyTalksNews: Capitalizing on Home Equity in Retirement Could Provide Benefits
October 7, 2021
Another look at the best ways to use home hequity
Elder Law Guides
October 1, 2021
What elder care attornies say about using home equity for health care
Barron’s: Financial Planners Offer Options to Clients With Insufficient Retirement Savings, With Key Omission
September 6, 2021
See what a very seasoned Financial Planner says about home equity.
A longevity expert shares the diet, exercise and sleep rules he lives by for a longer, stronger life: These are ‘non-negotiable’
August 26, 2021
Longevity tips from an expert
10 Reasons You Should Claim Social Security Early
August 23, 2021
The argument for taking Social Security early
The Importance of Planning for Long-Term Care
August 21, 2021
Dr. Wade Phau talks long term care and how to perpare
Financial Strategy Book Details How a Widowed Spouse Can Use a Reverse Mortgage
July 9, 2021
Another use and look at the uses and virtues of the reverse mortgage
Why Reverse Mortgages Could be a Viable Alternative to Shore Up Retirement
May 3, 2021
More uses for the HECM
What Nelson Mandela and Arnold Schwarzenegger can teach us about growing older
April 25, 2021
The art or aging
Forbes: COVID-19 Has Changed Retirement, and a Reverse Mortgage Might Help
April 20, 2021
Forbes Article on Reverse and Covid 19
The Best Retirement Vaccine?
March 23, 2021
The retirement preparedness pandemic & reverse mortgages
5 Key Lessons Learned in 25 Years of Retirement Planning
January 1, 2021
Money and retirement savings
Why New Forward Mortgages Present Unique Problems for Seniors
November 28, 2020
Problems with Seniors with forward mortgages
Brookings: Reverse Mortgages Should be More than a Niche Product
November 23, 2020
‘Great potential’ for secure retirement
Israeli scientists claim to reverse aging process
November 21, 2020
Study of reversing the aging process
Baby boomers have an average of $25,812 of debt, not including mortgages—here’s how they compare to other generations
November 21, 2020
Average about of Baby Boomer debt compared to other generations
California passed Prop. 19. Here's what that means for Bay Area real estate.
November 19, 2020
Overview of CA prop 19 and how it helps seniors
Atypical Work in Retirement Could Help Seniors Prolong Careers, Increase Retirement Security
November 12, 2020
Alternative work in retirement
Why New Forward Mortgages Present Unique Problems for Seniors
November 12, 2020
Why it is so important to look at a reverse instead of a "normal" or HELOC
Kiplinger: Why Retirees Should Consider Using a Reverse Mortgage for Cash Flow
November 4, 2020
Kiplinger on the many uses of the reverse and how it can add to a legacy
Senior Housing Wealth Hits New Record High of $7.70 Trillion in Q2 2020
October 19, 2020
Unused housing wealth is growing.
FAR Enters Into Educational Program With Stanford Center on Longevity
October 16, 2020
Education and HECM forms an alliance to make retirement the best possible
RETIREMENT Kiplinger: Reverse Mortgages an ‘Outside the Box’ Solution for Financial Stress
October 12, 2020
Some advice from Kiplinger and some very BAD INFORMATION
The Importance of Being a Reverse Mortgage ‘Ambassador’ in the Current Market
September 25, 2020
Professionals helping each other to spread the word
Tackling Misconceptions in Reverse Mortgage Guidelines
September 17, 2020
A good explanation of many of the HECM realities
THE TOP 6 MISCONCEPTIONS YOU MAY (OR MAY NOT) HAVE HEARD ABOUT REVERSE MORTGAGES
September 16, 2020
A deeper dig into HECM misconceptions
Financial Planners and Reverse Mortgages: Pinpointing Hurdles, Presenting Solutions
August 14, 2020
How Financial Planners are starting to learn what is best for clients
L.A. Times: Reverse Mortgage an Option After Pandemic Job Loss
August 13, 2020
Actions to consider coming out of the CoVid 19 era
3 Ways Divorce Impacts Reverse Mortgages
June 24, 2020
A look at "Silver Divorce" and HECM
10 Expected and Unexpected Ways to Use a Reverse Mortgage
June 23, 2020
Ways to use your reverse mortgage
Reverse-Mortgage Background and History
May 1, 2020
Reverse-Mortgage Background and History and how important it is to understand.
Banks Now Freezing Heloc’s | Covid Fallout and a Repeat of 2008??
April 24, 2020
Banks Now Freezing Heloc’s | Covid Fallout and a Repeat of 2008??
LEGACY NOW IS BETTER THAN PAY THEM LATER
April 23, 2020
How a Retirement Loan can increase the value of your legacy
The coronavirus has been hard on those who are older and trying to stay in their homes.
April 22, 2020
The coronavirus has been hard on those who are older and trying to stay in their homes, preserve retirement funds and stay in business
Kiplinger: Reverse Mortgages an ‘Outside the Box’ Solution for Financial Stress
April 21, 2020
Kiplinger joins the ranks of understands the value of the retirement loan.
Coronavirus Crisis Leads to Borrowers Using Standby Reverse Mortgage
April 9, 2020
How a reverse mortgage is a great strategy in times of trouble and how it is now being used.
Forbes: Consider Reverse Mortgages After Coronavirus Crash
April 1, 2020
Reverse Mortgage is a great tool to protect your retirement in "down times"
10 reasons successful people never retire, even after they’ve made millions (or billions)
March 29, 2020
10 reasons successful people never retire, even after they’ve made millions (or billions)
Can Baby Boomers Succeed in a Millennial World?
March 9, 2020
Comparing Boomer employment with Millennials
Reverse Mortgage Education Comes to Amazon’s Audible Platform
March 6, 2020
Audible editions of Reverse Mortgage Books on Education
How the Fed’s Latest Interest Rate Cut Could Impact Reverse Mortgages
March 6, 2020
The relation of the "fed rate" and mortgage interest rates
ADDRESSING AMERICA’S RETIREMENT SAVINGS CHALLENGE: THE SOCIETAL BENEFITS OF PROTECTED LIFETIME INCOME
February 27, 2020
Another look at annuities and not outliving you money.
Should You Carry Your Mortgage Into Retirement?
February 24, 2020
You Can't Eat Your Home
Average Retirement Age in the United States
February 23, 2020
Average Retirement Age in the United States
Presidential Hopefuls Bloomberg and Warren on Reverse Mortgages
February 21, 2020
Some political candidates views of the reverse
Brookings: Reverse Mortgages Should be More than a Niche Product
February 17, 2020
The Brookings Instatue take a look at the reverse mortgage
Maximize Your Social Security Benefits
February 6, 2020
Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC (RMF) has announced the availability of two new, digital Social Security guides
Education material on Social Security
February 6, 2020
RMF Releases Two Social Security Guides for Consumers, Financial Pros
RMD Report: Sources of 2020 Optimism for the Reverse Mortgage Industry
January 22, 2020
How is the reverse business doing
Industry Leaders Push for New, Streamlined Reverse Mortgage Products
January 12, 2020
The future of the Reverse
HECM Reverse Mortgages Can Reduce Retirement Income Instability
January 11, 2020
The reverse can help anyone.
Social Security Benefit Will Increase 1.6 Percent in 2020
January 1, 2020
The cost of living adjustment takes effect in January
Here’s proof that 401(k) plans are not working for most Americans — can you guess who they ARE working for?
December 13, 2019
A deeper look at 401ks.
How To Lower Taxes When Tapping Retirement Funds
November 16, 2019
How To Lower Taxes When Tapping Retirement Funds
Forbes Article Says Reverse Mortgages (HECM) are “Underutilized” – and Deserve a Second Look
November 13, 2019
Reverse Mortgages deserve a closer look.
What happens to a reverse mortgage with Medicaid?
November 12, 2019
Restriction on how to take money on Medical with a reverse mortgage
The 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 62 That No One Ever Talks About
November 2, 2019
Should you claim early if you don't really need the money? Maybe yes.
FHA HUD Secretary Carson Talks Strengthening HECM in MBA Speech
November 1, 2019
The latest from Secretary Carson on the HECM (from this point of view)
5 reasons retirement is a great time to start a business
October 28, 2019
Getting back to work in retirement
Why New Forward Mortgages Present Unique Problems for Seniors
October 16, 2019
Why New Forward Mortgages Present Unique Problems for Seniors
For baby boomers, age-proofing a home doesn’t come cheap
October 16, 2019
For baby boomers, age-proofing a home doesn’t come cheap
‘We Need Each Other’: Seniors Are Drawn to New Housing Arrangements
September 30, 2019
Older Americans are exploring housing alternatives, including villages and home-sharing.
Two New Reverse Mortgage Reform Bills Push for Program Change
September 29, 2019
Review of Congress discussions on HECM and possible proposed changes
HUD Releases New Condo Rules for Reverse Mortgages
September 27, 2019
Look over at the newer rules for condos on HECM programs
7 Ways To Fund Long Term Care With Housing Wealth
August 14, 2019
Using the HECM and other reverse mortgage products to save your life with access to Healthcare
6 Whopping Tax Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Retirement
August 11, 2019
Tax advice for retirement
How Reverse Mortgages are Breaking Records Across Northern Border
July 1, 2019
A look at the Canadian Reverse mortgage picture
RMD Report: Long Term Care Focus Increases in Reverse Mortgage Market
June 28, 2019
Review of one of the top reason for a Reverse Mortgage
Jamie Dimon sounds off on student debt crisis: ‘What we’ve done is a disgrace’
June 26, 2019
A reflection on Student debt in this country from Jamie Dimon
Four Clients That Should NOT Be Considering a Reverse Mortgage?
June 19, 2019
Some reasons not to do a reverse, and if other options are available; the reverse still shines.
USA Today blasts reverse mortgages, industry fights back
June 19, 2019
Rebuke of the VERY false USA Today story on Reverse Mortgages
FHA Commissioner Talks HECM Program Benefits to Seniors, Potential Changes
June 10, 2019
More information from FHA commissioner on possible changes
HUD: Reverse Mortgage Program Remains Stable in Q2
June 10, 2019
Review of HECM performance
I'm Going to Work Until I Die
June 10, 2019
Working and Retirement
Which Retirement Spending Strategy Is Right For You?
June 8, 2019
Recommended spending in retirement
FHA Commissioner Talks HECM Program Health, Second Appraisals
June 3, 2019
FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery speaks
Most homeowners think a reverse mortgage is a last-resort option. Here's why they're wrong Savvy homeowners can use the loan to maximize their resources in retirement.
June 3, 2019
More on the virtues of the reverse mortgage
CBO Report Offers 4 Options for Renewed HECM Program Health
May 22, 2019
Possible changes to the HECM, only possible.
Affluent Seniors Show Growing Interest in Reverse Mortgages
May 3, 2019
Why the reverse mortgage is gaining strength among the affluent
The Value of Financial Advice
April 27, 2019
Is it worth the money to hire a financial planner.
Opinion: The positives — and surprising negatives — of an encore career
April 21, 2019
Pros and cons for working after retirement
3 Reasons Why Baby Boomers Are In (Serious) Retirement Trouble
April 19, 2019
Showing how Baby Boomers have not saved for retirement.
How Medicare Advantage Changes Could Impact the Reverse Mortgage Market
April 12, 2019
How improvements to some Medicare plans help seniors stay in their own homes.
HECM For Purchase Program
April 12, 2019
How a HECM for Purchase can increase retirement survival
‘It’s Not Rocket Science:’ How Reverse Mortgage LOs Can Talk to Trusted Advisors
April 4, 2019
A better explanation of the reverse to financial planners.
6 FACTORS AFFECTING ACTUAL RETIREMENT AGE
April 2, 2019
Factors to consider for deciding on retirement age.
Half of Older Americans Have Nothing in Retirement Savings
March 27, 2019
A very deficit in retirement savings explored and reported
Senior Housing Wealth Tops $7 Trillion for First Time Ever
March 14, 2019
The growth of Senior Housing Wealth
Why Did FINRA change course on Reverse Mortgages as a last resort?
March 13, 2019
This article shows the result of education on FINRA and it new stance on the Reverse Mortgage
Americans Focus On Debt Management But Lose Focus On Retirement Savings
March 11, 2019
Jamie Hopkins on Retirement Savings
Nursing Homes Are Closing Across Rural America, Scattering Residents
March 10, 2019
Problems caused by financially failing Nursing Homes and state governments.
Using Reverse Mortgages In A Responsible Retirement Income Plan
March 4, 2019
Learn how to use a reverse mortgage in a responsible retirement plan
Taking Portfolio Spending into the Real World For Retirees
March 4, 2019
Learning ways to best understand portfolio spending in retirement.
What is a Reverse Mortgage
March 2, 2019
Another opinion on the HECM
Originators Point to Reverse Mortgage Safety vs. New Alternatives
February 23, 2019
Comparing the Saver Reverse mortgage to Equity Share Products
Strategies For Carrying A Mortgage Into Retirement
February 23, 2019
How to help yourself by replacing a traditional mortgage with a reverse mortgage.
Important Notice: It's time to take action on Medi-Cal Planning and Asset Protection before it's too late.
February 23, 2019
A call to action for Medi-Cal Planning from Susan B. Geffen
Social Security: The Best Annuity Money Can Buy
February 16, 2019
Reviewing Social Security
Social Security as an "Investment"
February 16, 2019
Looking at the choices in Social Security
Claiming Social Security at 62 or 70
February 16, 2019
A further look at when to take Social Security benefits.
How Retirement Can Change your Identity
February 15, 2019
This article reviews the changes that may occur at retirement by no longer working at what you have identified with for years.
Abandoning the Wild West: How Financial Advisers are Evolving on Reverse Mortgages
February 14, 2019
Looking at how Financial Advisers are finally understanding the reverse mortgage.
Using Housing Wealth to Improve Financial Outcomes in Retirement
February 13, 2019
Why having a HECM early in retirement is best.
The Looming Retirement Crisis
February 12, 2019
A look at the future of retirement and importance of saving.
CFPB: Low Housing Payments Signal Better Senior Financail Well-Being
February 11, 2019
How lower or no housing payments create higher well-being among seniors.
Reverse Mortgages in the Pacific Northwest
February 8, 2019
Areas of HECM growth around the country
Should You Get One of the New Reverse Mortgages?
February 5, 2019
A look at the new propritary Reverse Mortgages
Best Times to Establish a Line of Credit by Dr. Wade Pfau
January 29, 2019
Considering the best time to get your reverse mortgage line of credit
A Deeper Look into Canadian Reverse Mortgage Growth
January 28, 2019
How the US and Canadian reverse markets and use compaire
Reverse mortgages finally make headway with financial advisors
January 25, 2019
Financial Advisors and the Reverse Mortgage
Understanding Why And How The HECM Line Of Credit Grows
January 16, 2019
This article by Dr. Phau gives insite into the Reverse Line-of-Credit growth..
What if you inherited and IRA, by Susan B. Geffen, Esq., M.S.G. on IRA
January 15, 2019
The facts behind inheriting an IRA by renowned elder care attorney Susan B. Geffen
4 Really Smart Housing Wealth Moves for Retirees
January 15, 2019
Great uses to extend retirement savings with a HECM
TAKE THAT NURSING HOME AND SHOVE IT
December 7, 2018
Book by Susan B. Geffen
Aging in Place
June 23, 2016
Understanding reverse
What's in a Name?
June 16, 2016
Why is it called a reverse?
The National Council on Aging (NCOA)
February 26, 2016
Remember, it is only taking charge and control of your own equity!
Nobel winner Robert Merton on HECM
February 8, 2016
Robert Merton on HECM
The need to change
January 17, 2016
Jamie Hopkins on the need to change views on HECMs
What it means to Have a Need
January 9, 2016
Why a need for a HECM
Heirs Are ‘Dead Wrong’ About Their Inheritance
December 29, 2015
Inheritance with a Reverse
Best Bridge Between Retirement and Full Social Security Benefit
December 2, 2015
How to use your HECM line of credit
Arguments for Claiming Social Security Early
December 1, 2015
Social Security Choices
Philosophy of Social Security Claiming Strategies
November 5, 2015
Philosophy of Social Security Claiming Strategies