Posts Tagged ‘401k’
Reverse Mortgage an Option for Seniors Suddenly in Retirement
An increasing number of unemployed people who identify themselves as “retired” have been thrown out of work due to the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. For those who find themselves suddenly in retirement, it’s important to find options which can assist with cash flow, and in some cases this can include a…
Read More5 Speedy Ways to Come Up With a Down Payment
The best way for first-time home buyers to come up with a down payment for a home: save for one, of course! But sometimes you’re in a hurry. Maybe your dream house just popped up on the market, or you’ve simply had it with being a renter. Whatever the reason, you’re ready to buy a…
Read MoreU.S. News: Things to Consider Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage
Reverse mortgages can serve as a potential path for older Americans to gain access to additional cash in retirement, but there are several considerations a retiree should make before applying that are both pros and cons. This is according to a new column published this week in U.S. News & World Report. A primary advantage…
Read More7 Ways to Earn Supplemental Income During Retirement
While some people have enough money in their retirement savings to allow them to live very comfortably in their golden years, many seniors find themselves in a position where they could use a little extra income. If you’re looking for supplemental income in your retirement, we have seven ways to pad your wallet. If you…
Read MoreCNBC: Reverse Mortgages Can Help Seniors Retire Where They Want
Making the decision about where and how to spend retirement can be difficult for many American seniors, often dictated by the amount of resources a retiree has access to. One of these decisions can involve either moving — into a new home or an assisted living facility at the appropriate time — or choosing to…
Read MoreMortgage Professor: How to Use a Reverse Mortgage to Avoid Poverty
For someone who has used existing assets to pay off an existing mortgage on their home, the use of a reverse mortgage line of credit would be an effective way to prepare for a person’s older years and to avoid premature exhaustion of assets, which can lead to poverty. This is according to Jack Guttentag,…
Read MoreNew York Times: In Family Retirement Planning, Reverse Mortgages Could Present a Solution
With the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic still a persistent presence in the everyday lives of Americans, more adult children and retired parents are spending time together, which makes for an optimal moment for retirees to talk about their finances with their children. A reverse mortgage can be one such solution for retirees to…
Read MoreWhat Mortgage Down Payment Do You Need? A First-Time Borrower’s Guide
Ask most people about the biggest obstacle to buying a home, and hands down, they’ll say it’s scraping together enough money for a down payment and closing costs. But understand a key point: This is not a separate and distinct issue from landing a mortgage. Lenders, after all, like to see clients lay down a…
Read MoreForbes: Home Equity Can Help Solve the Retirement Crisis
As the United States continues to endure a retirement crisis that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the home is an asset with continuously understated potential to assist with cash flow for retirees. This is especially true considering that the home is likely to be the largest asset that the majority of…
Read More5 Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know
Here’s what every first-time home buyer needs to know to dive into house hunting with confidence—and with as few curveballs as possible. Whether it’s getting a mortgage, choosing a real estate agent, shopping for a home, or making a down payment, we lay out the must-knows of buying for the first time below. 1. How…
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