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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?

on December 30, 2021

People have differing opinions on how to handle a windfall of cash.

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?
Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Early?

on November 11, 2021

Here are some great reasons to do it — and some reasons not to.

Feds Go After Mortgage Firms for Deceptive Ads, Targeting Elderly
Feds Go After Mortgage Firms for Deceptive Ads, Targeting Elderly

on February 16, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says these lenders were falsely suggesting a government affiliation in pursuit of reverse mortgage customers.

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Will New Mortgage Rules Mean Fewer Lenders?

on December 4, 2013

Banking industry representatives say smaller lenders may not be able to handle new rules designed to make mortgages safer for consumers, which could hurt potential homebuyers. Are they right?

Consumer Agency: Beware Mortgage Deception
Consumer Agency: Beware Mortgage Deception

on November 22, 2012

The government is warning lenders about misleading seniors and veterans, and consumers to watch out for these signs of trouble.

The Mortgage That Pays You
The Mortgage That Pays You

on September 21, 2009

A reverse mortgage is a mortgage that pays you, instead of the other way around.

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New! Solutions to Common Financial Struggles for People 50 and Older

on September 24, 2017

We’ve partnered with the largest nonprofit consumer counseling agency in the country to offer solutions to the most common financial struggles facing seniors including Medicare assistance, debt and budget counseling, Social Security maximization, help with paying bills, reverse mortgage counseling and foreclosure prevention.

13 Bad Investments for Your Retirement
13 Bad Investments for Your Retirement

on March 15, 2024

Not all investments are created equal. And some things that may make sense for some investors don’t make sense for your retirement.

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5 Smart Ways to Use Your Home Equity

on February 12, 2024

You have a lot of options when it comes to home equity. Learn what will work for you.

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5 Things I Really Wish I’d Known Before I Retired

on February 12, 2024

Retirement is full of surprises: some good, some not so much. Here are some things I would have done differently.

8 Essential Money Moves to Make Before You Die
8 Essential Money Moves to Make Before You Die

on February 7, 2024

If you care about those you’ll leave behind one day, make these moves today.

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The 5 Golden Rules for Having More Money for Your Golden Years

on February 5, 2024

Here are proven ideas to make your retirement savings work as hard for you as you did to earn them.

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7 Money Lessons We Can Learn From the Mega-Rich

on February 2, 2024

Discover the wealth-building strategies that can elevate your financial game.

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10 Tips for Managing Money in Retirement

on January 8, 2024

Maintain your financial well-being in retirement with key shifts in your mindset and approach.

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5 Ways To Tap Home Equity in Retirement

on December 30, 2023

Learn your options for accessing home equity and when it makes sense to use it.

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Time to Refinance? 3 Secrets Lenders Don’t Want You to Know

on December 28, 2023

Whether you’re taking out a new mortgage or refinancing an old one, mortgage companies hope you won’t read this.

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15 Ways Retirees Can Stretch Their Savings for 30 Years

on December 27, 2023

Study these strategies to make your golden years gleam.

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5 Steps To Ensure Your Money Lasts Through Retirement

on December 25, 2023

Here’s how to turn your retirement assets into income that lasts a lifetime.

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The Average Retirement Income in 2023

on December 22, 2023

Here are critical questions to answer about your financial security and how to compare yourself to averages.

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How Much Do You Need for Retirement If You Live to Age 100?

on December 14, 2023

Explore the many variables that go into factoring how much you need to save.

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