NEWS & INSIGHTS
News, insights, tips and resources for seniors to grow older with joy, worry less, and retire well.
The New Math of Inheriting Property
One of the first things many people do when they inherit their parents’ home these days is put up a for-sale sign. Deciding what to do with a family property is often both an emotional and financial decision.
Ultimate Pick-A-Pay Load for Retiree Financial Distress
If 35-Year-Olds Could Get HECMs, It Would Be the Only Loan in the Country.
Will Home Prices Drop in 2023?
If you’re expecting a crash to make housing affordable again, you may be waiting a while.
This Research-Backed Three-Word Rule Will Save You From a Whole Lot of Regrets.
This Research-Backed Three-Word Rule Will Save You From a Whole Lot of Regrets.
60 Patriotic Facts to Test Your Red, White, and Blue IQ
Impress those history buffs by breaking out this 4th of July trivia at the Independence Day barbecue
Here’s What Retirement Looks Like in America in Six Charts
Here’s What Retirement Looks Like in America in Six Charts
An 85-year Harvard study on happiness found...
In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a study that continues to this day to find out: What makes us happy in life? The researchers gathered health records from 724 people from all over the world, asking detailed questions about their lives at two-year intervals. Based on their responses, the No. 1 challenge people faced in retirement was not being able to …
Retirees are Facing These 4 Time Bombs
Older Americans are facing significant challenges navigating today’s uncertain economy. More specifically, they may be at risk of one or more of these retirement time bombs; each of which may, under the right circumstances, be mitigated or even eliminated by tapping into their housing wealth with a reverse mortgage.
The Power of Purpose
Richard Leider, bestselling author of Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose, is the chief curator of content for AARP’s Life Reimagined Institute. A visionary and thought leader, Richard reveals a one minute formula for finding your purpose.
Traditional v.s. Reverse Mortgage: A Comparison
While most people know something about traditional mortgages (also known as conventional mortgages), fewer understand reverse mortgages. In truth, the two financial vehicles have little in common.
25 Amusing Quotes About Getting Older to Make You Smile
One great way to remain cheerful is to read something amusing each day. So today I offer you 25 amusing quotes about getting old to make you smile. Certainly, they all made me smile.
How To Find A Lost Retirement Account?
Many Americans are worried about their retirement prospects. You might even be one of them. But could you have more money than you think saved for retirement?
The Biggest Retirement Challenge No One Talks About
A 67-year-old who ‘un-retired’ shares the biggest retirement challenge ‘that no one talks about’
Here’s Why People Get Denied for a Reverse Mortgage
Here’s Why People Get Denied for a Reverse Mortgage
Building Relationships With Your Grandchildren
It’s easy to have strong relationships with grandchildren when they are small. Little ones are happy to receive all the love offered, and tired parents are often pleased to let grandparents take the kids in exchange for some precious time off. But as children grow and their schedules fill with sports, school, and other pursuits, it’s easy for grandparents to feel pushed aside. But that doesn’t have to be the end of the story.
2023 Reverse Mortgage Limits Reach All-Time High
FIRST TIME IN HISTORY HECM LIMIT REACHES $1M+. Now, in 2023, the new limit will be $1,089,300. This is an increase of $118,500!
3 Love Stories for Valentine’s Day
We were so inspired and grateful for the wonderful and thoughtful submissions to our request for "Love Stories”, last week! Although it was tough to decide on just three, we are sharing these with you this Valentine's Day.
A New Survey Reveals Americans’ Magic Number for Retirement
The magic number to retire just went even higher. Americans now think their households will need at least $1.25 million to retire comfortably, a 20% jump from a year ago, according to a survey released Tuesday by financial services company Northwestern Mutual.
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