Prior to some new rules being implemented in 2009 and 2014 and an overhaul of the government’s insurance program in 2013, reverse mortgages were considered to be a last resort for cash-strapped senior
How to Become a Snowbird
Retirement is all about living a life that you want for yourself without a career getting in the way. Now that you’re retired—or coming up to retirement—it’s time to think about all the things that yo
Five Things You Didn't Know About Retirement Communities
Retirement communities often get a bad rap—and that’s usually because they get wrongfully lumped into assisted care facilities. Retirement communities are actually just communities where senior citize
Seniors and Poverty
According to a study by the Economic Policy Institute, almost half of American seniors are in financially unstable situations. This doesn’t mean they are living in poverty, but it means they are only
Top Ten Reasons Why Baby Boomers Want to Age in Place
Remaining in place by choice is growing in popularity. Surveys by the American Association of Retired Persons found that more than 85 percent of Americans age 50 and older want to “stay in my own home
Am I Experiencing Depression or Grieving?
Although the two overlap, there are distinct differences between depression and grieving. Identifying these differences in the elderly is a bit more challenging mainly due to other age related changes
Save Now or Save Later?
Most people have good intentions about saving for retirement. But few know when they should start and how much they should save.
Sometimes it might seem that the expenses of today make it too difficul
How To Get Maximum Retirement Benefits From Social Security
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Social Security Income
Estimating your future Social Security benefits used to be a difficult task, but not any longer. For an estimate of your projected benefits, go to www.ssa.gov/estimator. The retirement estimator gives