Origins: When a reverse mortgage saved a client from bankruptcy

Rick Rodriguez of VIP Mortgage came into the reverse mortgage industry with doubts, but he quickly saw the benefits for a client December 19, 2024, 5:11 pm By Chris Clow After initially entering the mortgage business in 2003 following a career change from accounting, Rick Rodriguez was reading a book about mortgages that included a chapter on […]

Protect Retirement with Reverse Mortgage: A Safety Net for Seniors in Disaster-Prone Areas

As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, seniors in disaster-prone areas face unique challenges. With retirement savings often tied up in real estate, the risk of losing these assets in the aftermath of a hurricane, flood, or wildfire can be devastating. However, a reverse mortgage can serve as a critical financial tool to protect […]

Leveraging Reverse Mortgages to Fund Long-Term Care

As healthcare expenses rise, long-term care costs represent a major financial challenge for retirees. With many aging Americans facing the need for costly care services—whether in-home or at a facility—traditional funding sources, such as savings, pensions, and insurance, often fall short. This leaves seniors and their families searching for alternative ways to cover these expenses. […]

Secure Your Retirement Income with a Reverse Mortgage

Is Your Retirement Income Secure? Here’s How You Can Use a Reverse Mortgage For Retirement Income Security  As retirement approaches, one of the most pressing concerns for many individuals is whether their income will be sufficient to maintain their desired lifestyle. With increasing life expectancy and rising healthcare costs, it’s crucial to ensure that your […]

How a Reverse Mortgage Can Preserve Your Retirement Savings

How a Reverse Mortgage Can Preserve Your Retirement Savings As you enter retirement, managing your finances becomes more critical than ever. With longer life expectancies and the rising costs of living, retirees often worry about outliving their savings. If you’re a homeowner aged 62 or older, a reverse mortgage may be the solution you’ve been […]

How to Find the Best Place to Retire

You’ve spent the majority of your life working hard and making a home along with your loved ones. Now, it’s time to sit back and enjoy your twilight years. With retirement comes plenty of options, and navigating through all your choices can be quite a challenge. Namely, where, exactly, should you retire and how can […]

7 Ways to Keep Busy in Retirement

You’ve lived your life well enough to set yourself up to do what you please. The only question now is, what do you do with all of that free time? Often, the most prominent issue people face in retirement is boredom, though there are plenty of retirement hobbies you can partake in. Finding things to do in retirement can be difficult, especially if you’re on a tight budget.