Reverse mortgages now recognized as a financial planning resource that can increase and extend financial security for older homeowners. by George A. Downey Simply stated, reverse mortgages enable older homeowners the ability to convert a ...
By Delia De Mello Social Security Every July, we take pride in celebrating our nation’s independence. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people. We have useful ...
By Chris Hanson Consumers of many products or services are frequently offered a choice—go with the little guy or the big, branded behemoth. This is true whether you’re baking blueberry muffins or hiring an investment ...
by George Downey The dreaded financial crisis has begun. Runaway inflation, skyrocketing interest rates, and supply chain disruptions are among the numerous causes creating turmoil in the U.S. and international financial markets. The severity and ...
By Delia De Mello We’ve made getting your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax form we mail each year in January to ...
My Generation guest host and noted elder law attorney, Patrick J. Kelleher, discussed many important estate planning issues including how to avoid having your finances exploited, with attorney Jason Chan. The show was broadcast ...
By Patrick J. Kelleher, Esq. ELDERLAWCARE.COM Larry King, the legendary talk-show host, married seven women and had five children with several of them. He died at age 87 on January 23, 2021, after contracting Covid ...
By George A. Downey Pandemic induced forbearance agreements enabled homeowners to temporarily defer making mortgage payments, however, older homeowners may be eligible for permanent forbearance. The 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, ...
Financial advisors, recognizing the need to increase retirement funding, are promoting the versatility and innovative solutions provided by reverse mortgages to make use of home equity. However, a legacy of misinformation and old myths prevails ...
By Chris Hanson, the Wicked Smart Investor It was a bit of poetry that caused quite a stir amongst the Boston Brahmin. At a Holy Cross Alumni dinner in 1910, Dr. John Collins Bossidy offered ...