The Federal Reserve Rate is set to rise for the first time in 9 years, how will it affect you?
Janet Yellen, arguably the most powerful person in the world, has continued to let the world know that the Fed is on track to raise the Federal Funds rate (the rate banks pay on overnight loans) in 2015. Since this rate has not increased for almost 9 years, you might…
Dramatically increase your Social Security Check
Recent reports in the media have scared some people into feeling like they may never be able to retire. Previous generations saw many retire at age 50 because they had a nice pension and would receive social security payouts as well. Unfortunately today, so many have not properly prepared for…
Americans are ill prepared for # 1 worry in retirement
The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF) recently conducted a survey that showed almost 85% of respondents had the same overall concern in retirement planning; securing a guaranteed income stream. The most popular and easily accessible income stream in retirement is an annuity but, 65% of those…
Notice: Senior borrowers behind on Tax and Insurance bills may get $25,000 in help
Those with reverse mortgages rest easy at night knowing they don’t have any house payments to make; but they may still experience hardships that make it difficult to make their property tax or home insurance payments. There is a new program offering additional relief to Reverse Mortgage borrowers. A recent…
Breaking News: FHA offers new protections for Spouses that came off title when getting a Reverse Mortgage.
Many times there is a significant difference in what an older spouse and a younger spouse will qualify for on a reverse mortgage; the older a person is, the more money they qualify for on a Reverse Mortgage. What do you do if the older spouse has enough to cover paying…
Reverse Mortgage: For multiple reasons, now is the best time. Really, Right Now.
There are several factors that determine how much a homeowner gets on the Reverse Mortgage Program; Borrower Age, Home Value, Interest Rate, and required reserves. Most people are surprised to hear that interest rates have a larger impact on the money available than age does. “The Mortgage Professor,” a.k.a Jack…
Two Thirds of retirees are set to miss IRA deadline and pay Huge Tax Penalties!
With the end of another year fast approaching it would be wise to take some time out of holiday preparations and make sure your financial house is in order. New research by Fidelity shows that as much as Two-Thirds of retired IRA owners are about to be assessed huge fees for…
Partnering with Trusted Specialists adds value to your brand and your clients
Adam Smith argued in the Wealth of Nations, that the division of labor can dramatically increase productivity and profitability. Today we refer to this as specialization, or dividing a job into separate tasks, each one being performed by a specialist. The idea being that each specialist can become an expert in…
BC Center for Retirement Research: Boost Retirement Income by Purchasing Lower Cost Home
With the cost of living increases, shrinking pensions, and increasing lifespans, many retirees would like additional help in funding their retirement. A new study by the Center for Retirement Research has released a booklet outlining ways retirement savers can use their home equity to receive peace of mind and additional retirement…
Consider using the Reverse Mortgage as a powerful tool to invest at reduced prices
Southern California has seen dramatic increases in home values in the last few years. We have watched home values go up around 20% in 2013 and 18% in 2014(42% cumulative increase). While at the same time, the US Census Bureau reported in September 2014 that in the United States the median household…
