Many of us have goals that we hope come true one day. Steve W., aged 64, wanted to pay off his mortgage by the time he reached age […]
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What Surprises Women Professionals Most When They Retire
In the first article of a four-part, weekly series about boomer women professionals and retirement, Lustre’s Founders, Karan Wagner & Erica Bird discuss “What Surprises Boomer Women Professionals […]
Little-known benefit for Veterans can help pay for care
A blog post from Annapolis-based elderlaw attorney Jason Johnson encourages older veterans, and their spouses, to find out if they are eligible for benefits that can be used to defray […]
When It Comes To Aging, ‘Home Is The Best’
Here’s a great story about a woman whose strong belief that our country can “do better” in taking care of its senior population is becoming an in-home care […]
Getting smarter about getting older
“Getting old doesn’t work well for those in denial,” writes Tom Campbell in a column for the Richmond County Daily Journal. Campbell encourages older adults to think carefully […]
Home is Where the Heart Is
For many seniors, living at home is what’s best for both their health and their happiness. Reverse Mortgages have helped many seniors do just that. Heres an article […]
The Talk to Have With Your Kids Before You Retire
The last time you were having “the talk” with one of your kids, you were probably bracing yourself for a potentially embarrassing conversation about the birds and the […]
Spot & Stop Elder Financial Abuse
The National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association is proud to participate in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today with the release of a new consumer brochure, Recognize & Report Elder […]
This Growing Problem for Seniors Threatens to Delay Their Retirement
A recent article on the CNBC website, This growing problem threatens to delay your retirement, discusses the results of a new study that compares debt levels among different generations […]
Can you pass this quiz on retirement finance?
Preparing for a long retirement requires more than building up your personal savings account – you’ll also want to understand some basic financial terms and strategies to make […]
5 Income Strategies to Supplement Social Security in Retirement
CNNMoney recently posted an article written for the Motley Fool, entitled 5 income strategies to supplement Social Security in retirement. Here are several excerpts: Social Security is only […]
Tips for Financing Aging in Place Renovations
A new resource page from Bankrate.com outlines several ways to finance modifications and renovations older adults may need to ensure their homes are safer and more accessible as they […]
Millennials Confront Caring For Aging Baby Boomers
The graying of the Boomer Generation is a much-discussed retirement topic, mainly because there are so many of them with 10,000 turning 65 each day! But, what impact […]
Advice for Adult Children of Aging Parents Who Need Help at Home
Helping a parent stay active and healthy at home can be achieved with careful planning. The rewards of personally caring for, or managing the care of, a loved […]
Best States to Retire 2018: All 50 States Ranked for Retirement
Kiplinger recently ranked all 52 States in “The Best States to Retire 2018.” In contemplating retirement, the big question tends to be when to retire? Or, perhaps, how […]
Single? No Kids? Don’t Fret: How to Plan Care in Your Later Years
Here are several excerpts from an informative article that appeared in the New York Times; Single? No Kids? Don’t Fret: How to Plan Care in Your Later Years: […]
How to Choose a Medical Alert System
Consumer Reports recently took a look at a variety of wearable medical alert systems that can get you assistance in an emergency. Here’s a look at what you […]
Using Your Home Equity for Aging in Place
For many homeowners, the equity they have built up in their home is their largest financial asset, typically comprising more than half of their net worth. Yet confusion […]