Social Security to Run Out of Funds in 2036
The financial landscape for Social Security and Medicare federal entitlement programs, two of the most important programs in the social safety net for American seniors, has been given a bleak forecast concerning the financial solvency of the programs according to a government report issued earlier this week by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Cabinet […]
Read MoreAnother Sign the Housing Market now Favors Homebuyers
As the housing market continues to slow, it’s becoming more evident that the nation’s homebuyers are benefiting from the cool down. In fact, according to a recent report from Redfin, the share of winning offers written by Redfin agents that included a sale contingency climbed to 7.1% in February. February not only marks a five-month […]
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Borrowers’ Children Weigh in on Reverse Mortgage Successes
While reverse mortgage loan originators frequently receive feedback from their clients and the family members of borrowers, it’s not often that borrowers’ family members weigh in publicly about their experiences. During the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association’s annual conference last month in San Francisco, several children of reverse mortgage borrowers shared their input with attendees—a […]
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Seniors More Comfortable Planning Funeral than Care
Although the demand for long-term care for America’s seniors continues to skyrocket, the number of seniors actually planning for it is not keeping pace. And while many older adults are beginning to make end-of-life plans, they are neglecting the years of life that are part of such arrangements. According to a new surveyi by Home Instead, […]
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Advice for adult children of aging parents who need help at home
Helping a parent stay active and healthy at home can be achieved with careful planning. The rewards of personally caring for, or managing the care of, a loved one who needs help are innumerable. It’s an opportunity to give back and to offer a return on the loving investment they once made in us. The […]
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Top 10 Reasons Seniors Choose Jumbo Reverse Mortgage Loans
AAG Releases Statistics Behind Proprietary Product Trends show that wealthy seniors are now taking advantage of their home equity as means for further investments. American Advisors Group (AAG), a leading provider of home equity solutions for retirement, today revealed the top 10 reasons seniors are choosing their Advantage™ jumbo reverse mortgage loan. The Advantage loan […]
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