Why a Reverse Mortgage is Part of My Retirement Plan
If you’re like many people, you may be surprised that I’ve included a reverse mortgage in my retirement plan. After all, aren’t reverse mortgages just for broke and desperate people? Aren’t they just a loan of last resort for those with no other options?
Read MoreProtecting Yourself from Shopping and Romance Scams
Shopping and romance scams are two of the most common types of cybercrimes that people fall victim to. Shopping scams involve fraudsters leveraging the rise in popularity of online shopping to dupe victims out of money or information…
Read MoreWhy Widows Should Be Aware of These 4 Retirement Planning Considerations
Retirement planning for widows (and widowers) involves some unique aspects that must be considered in addition to the emotional grief and stress that comes with losing a spouse. There seems to be some correlation between times…
Read More9 Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Fear About the Transition to Retirement
I have been dealing with the topic of the transition to retirement for the past 25 years. I have come to the conclusion that retirement is not about an age or an amount of money; it is about when work – earning an income – becomes optional!
Read MoreAre You Dissing Your Dollars? Here’s How to Change Your Mindset About Money
Ladies, when you “dis” something you mentally degrade or put it down. This can hinder you from using your financial resources in retirement to fulfill your unique version of true wealth…
Read MoreFiling Bankruptcy after 60? 5 Things You Need to Know
Many seniors feel overwhelmed with their financial situation. It could be credit card debt or piled up medical bills. No matter the source, you are not alone…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Act Together Before Something Random or Crazy Can Stop You
I’m typically a cheerful person. Unfortunately, I’ve been humbled by a front row seat to life getting in my way. Within the last two years, my husband and I suffered a home burglary…
Read MoreEliminating the 5 Biggest Cash Flow Drains in Retirement (Including Medicare and Taxes Mistakes!)
Do you get nervous about having enough cash in retirement? Whether you are in retirement now, or preparing for retirement in the near future, it is never too late or too early to shape up your cash flow…
Read MorePaying for Long-Term Care: What Are the Options?
In my last Sixty And Me blog, Do You Need a Long-Term Care Plan? I noted there are three sources of money to pay for long-term care: your own money, government sources and insurance. Let’s look at the options we have when it comes to long-term care…
Read MoreThe Hardships and Joys of Grandparents Raising Their Grandkids
There are nearly three million grandparents raising eight million grandchildren in the U.S. That has a cost in terms of time, money, and health. Our Caregiver Summit covers this topic in three sessions…
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