The Complete Guide to Reverse Mortgage Interest Rates and Fees
This is the most complete online guide to all of the costs associated with reverse mortgages including reverse mortgage interest rates.
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Should I Retire? 9 Exercises to Help You Decide if You Should Call it Quits
Should I retire? It is a big question. If you aren’t sure, try these 9 exercises to see if you are ready to leave work behind. Read now…
Health Insurance for 55 and Older: Real Life Questions and Answers for Health Insurance Before Medicare Eligibility
Many people want to retire before they are eligible for Medicare at age 65. However, figuring out health insurance — and how to afford that coverage — is very difficult. Health insurance for 55 and older can be very expensive, depending on your circumstances! And, let’s face facts, health factors are more prevalent and unpredictable…
Over Saving for Retirement: Advice from Real People Who May Have Saved Too Much
Over saving is by design by some and a mistake for others. Get advice for what to do if you think you are over saving from people who know.
When is the Best Time to Get a Reverse Mortgage? Wait or Act Now?
All potential borrowers ask “when should I get a reverse mortgage?” While there is no one right answer, here are guidelines to help you figure it out…
Long Term Care: Avoid the Pike Syndrome, Look the Problem in the Face and Make a Plan
No one wants to think about needing long term care. And, figuring out how you are going to pay for it (if you are among the potentially 70% who will require it) isn’t fun. Of course you hope you’ll be in the 30%! Darol Tuttle is an accomplished attorney with over 23 years experience in…
Reverse Mortgage Disadvantages and Advantages: Your Guide to Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons
Do the pros outweigh the cons? Get unbiased info on disadvantages advantages and – details on fees, interest rates, loan amounts and more…
Average Retirement Debt: Older Americans Have More Debt than Ever Before!
One of the greatest threats to retirement today may not be saving too little, but owing too much. According to the Federal Reserve Bank, Boomers (Americans born between 1946 and 1964), are carrying ballooning amounts of debt into retirement.Will your debt take a big bite our of your retirement? For many people, that debt is…
2021 Reverse Mortgage Lending Limits Increase: More Money for Some Borrowers
The government raised reverse mortgage lending limits to an all time high. Does this mean more money for you? It depends…
Social Security Announces 1.3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021
In October, the Social Security Administration announced a modest 1.3% Cost of Benefit Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2021. How will this small increase affect retirees? The Social Security 2018 increase is big, but definitely NOT that big. The average Social Security recipients will receive a mere $20 monthly bump in 2021, which will buy you…
How to Make Money in Retirement: 14 Real and Really Easy Ways to Boost Income
Regardless of where you are in life, it’s always nice to make some extra money. And that is especially true in retirement. But, how to make money in retirement when you’re supposed to be simply enjoying the easy life? The retirement gigs listed below won’t be quite enough to cover retirement expenses, but they won’t…
Is It Ever Too Late (Or Too Early) to Start Saving for Retirement?
While many people ask about how much they need to save for retirement, not as many people ask when to start saving for retirement. However, when you start saving has a big impact on how much you need to save each month. The good news is that it really never is too late or too…
Reverse Mortgage Disadvantages and Advantages
For many people, a Reverse Mortgage is a good way to increase financial well-being in retirement – positively affecting quality of life. And while there are numerous benefits to the product, there are some drawbacks — Reverse Mortgage disadvantages.Reverse Mortgages are providing improved financial security, a better lifestyle and real financial relief to thousands of…
Retirement Advice from Suze Orman New Book
Suze Orman new book? Yep! She has been a source of reliable financial advice for 25 years. Her best-selling book You’ve Earned It, Don’t Lose It has sold over three million copies. The Suze Orman Show was a hit that ran on CNBC for 13 years. And, now it looks like she has another blockbuster…
10 Exceptional Tips for the Average Joe or Jane as You Transition to Retirement
We boomers were never average. However, here are 10 exceptional tips for the transition to retirement that apply to us all. Read now…
Will the Coronavirus Impact on Investment Markets and the Economy Be Particularly Difficult for Retirees and People Close to Retirement?
Here are some thoughts from Jim Seifert on the economy and retirement amid the coronavirus crisis. Jim was a serial entrepreneur from age 17 until age 40. After which he was a financial Advisor for RBC Investments and Merrill Lynch Bank of America from 40 until 58. He has an MBA and CFP(r) and worked…
The Grapes of … Roth Conversion: A Fruitful Strategy for Retirement Wealth
Tax deferred? Tax free? Tax advantaged? It might sometimes feel a bit taxing to think about the tax implications of a Roth conversion. However, it is probably worth your brain power because a Roth conversion can be tremendously beneficial in the right circumstances. What is a Roth Account? A Roth account is a type of…
A Powerful Retirement Saving Secret: Use Tax Advantaged Catch Up Contributions When Over 50
Catch up contributions are the IRS’s way of making it easier for savers age 50 and up to tuck away enough retirement savings.
Retirement Gifts: Find Thoughtful and Funny Retirement Gift Ideas
There are so many great retirement gift ideas. Browse this list for meaningful, funny and thoughtful retirement gifts. Retirement is a Big Deal… So, Find the Best Retirement Gift Of all the life transitions that merit gifts — graduation, marriage and the birth of a baby — retirement might be the most significant change and…
Retired, Abruptly: Here Are the Lessons I Learned
This piece comes from Scott Allen who is now five years into enjoying his retirement and pursuing more active work and service opportunities. My retirement did not go according to plan.“Involuntarily separated from the organization” was the official, legal term for my then, current, employment situation. “Smoked, like a Hormel canned ham” was how my…
Tax, Medicare and Social Security Updates — November 2019
We just rolled out several significant retirement planner updates and recommend that you review your plan to see how the improved modeling impacts your forecast. Explore potential opportunities before year end. The improvements described below will allow you to explore ways to potentially save money on Federal & State taxes through strategies like Roth…
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Retirement Calculator With Pension: Find the Inputs You Need!
While pensions are not nearly as common as they once were, they are a very important part of the retirement plans for many of society’s most valued workers: teachers, police officers, fire fighters and more! However, it is surprisingly hard to find a reliable retirement calculator with pension inputs. 5 Retirement Calculators With Pension Controls:…
How Much Do You Need to Retire Early?
Early retirement might seem like a dream. But it’s one that you can achieve if you plan early and set goals as if your life depends on it. In fact, it does. So, ask yourself: how much do I need to retire early? At age 60? At 55? Examining different possible scenarios can give you…
Ready to Retire? Hurry, the Best Time of Your Life Awaits!
You might be nervous about your future but research suggests that you should run — not walk — toward retirement. Get ready to retire because the best times of your life await you. Most People Find that Retirement is the Happiest Period of Life Research from Age Wave and Merrill Lynch found that, of all…