Caring For Mom
By Dorothy Sander My 95 year old mother likes to believe she’s independent. Over the past five years since my father died I have encouraged her to live with me and my family. She stubbornly refuses to...
View ArticleWhat is a Reverse Mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that requires no repayment for as long as you live there. It is insured by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) for homeowners ages 62 or older. It is...
View ArticleSenior Home Owners Find Financial Resource in Reverse Mortgages
For many seniors the equity in their home is their largest single asset, yet it is unavailable to use unless they use a home equity loan. But a conventional loan really doesn’t free up the equity...
View ArticleEligible Reverse Mortgage Property Types
July 29th, 2011 by Mathew Berg There is often confusion about what property types qualify for a Reverse Mortgage. If you are considering a Reverse Mortgage, the first step would be to determine whether...
View ArticleEligible Reverse Mortgage Property Types
There is often confusion about what property types qualify for a Reverse Mortgage. If you are considering a Reverse Mortgage, the first step would be to determine whether or not your property is...
View ArticleFinancial Help For Seniors
See what types of benefits and non-profit assistance is available to help seniors offset high living costs. Also learn about ways to access low or no interest loans for household goods and or...
View ArticleWhy You Must Identify Elder Financial Abuse
3 billion dollars is lost in financial elder abuse every year. This specialist describes how easy financial abuse can happen but also what to do when you see something suspicious.
View ArticleTop 5 Ways to Recognize Elder Financial Abuse
Top 5 Ways to Recognize Elder Financial Abuse 1. Stranger Managing the Finances 2. Change In Appearance or Behavior, Grooming or Mood 3. Change In Spending Patterns 4. Unusual Banking Activity 5....
View ArticleAnatomy of a Reverse Mortgage
Learn some interesting facts about a reverse mortgage. Click on the image below to download a larger size graphic
View ArticleLong Term Care Is Coming – Are You Ready?
Here are the facts on actual costs, care options and tips to help you prepare now for this likely and expensive need. Click on the image below to download a larger size graphic
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