Underutilized Strategy of Retirement Planning: Potentially Prolonging 401k & IRA returns
Jane, a 72-year-old retiree, shared her experience: “I’ve seen my grocery bills go up by almost $100 a month, and filling up my car is costing me a lot more than it used to. It’s been tough to keep up with these rising costs on a fixed income” (source: Senior…
Massive uptick in Credit Card delinquency rates hits seniors the hardest
The significance of high credit card delinquency rates are particularly pronounced for senior citizens. A study published in the Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning found that seniors aged 62 and older are more likely to carry credit card debt than younger age groups.
Leveraging Reverse Mortgages to Strengthen Retirement Planning
In today’s financial landscape, retirement planning has become increasingly complex. It is crucial for financial advisors and homeowners to explore all available options to secure a comfortable retirement. One often-overlooked strategy is the use of reverse mortgages (RM). Recent data indicates a significant demographic shift with a large number of…
Simple ways to block spam phone calls
For retirees, getting unwanted phone calls has become a part of everyday life. Most of these calls are just an annoyance, but occasionally it can be a scam with potential to steal significant moneys or even the identity of the target. The good news is there are simple things that…
What happens to your debt when you die?
Debt doesn’t typically die when we do. A number of factors dictate what happens to debt when you die, including whether anyone co-signed on the loan, if the debtor had assets at death and what type of debt they held. The laws also vary from state to state. Generally speaking,…
Navigating your finances after losing a spouse
Losing your spouse is an incredibly difficult experience that can leave you feeling emotionally overwhelmed for your grief and a little disconcerted as you now have to take on their responsibilities. Change is hard for all of us, but after being together for so long, it may seem like an…
Use a Reverse Mortgage strategically for deductions when needed and grow the Line of Credit simultaneously ; Excerpts from “The Street” website (see link below)
Reverse Mortgages (RM) are most often used to eliminate monthly mortgage payments, although borrowers are required to continue to make their home insurance and property tax payments. Occasionally, a retiree may only want to lower their monthly mortgage payment to one that is more comfortable for them and they may…
Breaking: FHA Reverse Mortgage loan limit increasing to over a million dollars in 2023
We all know the market can change quickly; rates have been steadily rising, but this last week we saw a drop, which is great news as it increases reverse mortgage payouts. The FHA sets loan limits on these loans and currently, if your home is worth 1.2 million dollars, the…
Sure-fire way to improve your mood and stress level
Interest Rates are up, Grocery prices are up, Gas prices are up and social security did not go up nearly enough to make a dent in any of it. We have had 2 quarters of negative growth, some would call that a recession. The average American is under incredible pressure…
The Federal Reserve announced significant rate increases and warns of a “housing bubble”
Early on in the pandemic the Federal Reserve (FR) slashed the Federal funds rate (FFR) (the rate it charges to banks for overnight borrowing) to stimulate the economy. This was to combat the 22 million Americans that could not work and were unemployed. This huge drop in FFR has an…
