Most financial experts who study retirement will agree that working longer is an excellent way to improve a person’s retirement outlook. The longer one works, these experts remind us, the more they can save, the later they can take Social Security, and the better off they are mentally and emotionally. After all, the old saying … Read more
Anyone who has ever sailed in open water understands the idea of a safe harbor. When the weather threatens and the sea becomes turbulent, even the largest ships head for the calm, protective waters of a port where they can ride out the storm in safety – a “safe harbor.” In a metaphorical way, a … Read more
Annuities can be a controversial topic among retirement planners, but what about a “Medicaid annuity”? Is that something worth a second look? When it comes to annuities, opinions differ, with some advisors suggest everyone should have an annuity while others insisting that no one should. As is typically the case, the truth lies somewhere in … Read more
The overall divorce rate may be declining, but the rate of so-called “grey divorce” is on the rise – and that can spell trouble for retirees, especially women. That’s the sad conclusion we drew from this recent article in USA Today, written by reporter Daniel de Visé. In some ways, despite what you may have … Read more
When you think of the term “retirement planning,” what comes to mind? For most Americans, financial planning is what comes to mind. In our country, retirement planning is synonymous with financial planning. Don’t believe me? Google the term “retirement planning” and see what comes up. When I Googled the term recently, I got 594 million … Read more
Many people think of “retirement savings” and “life insurance” as two completely separate things – but that’s probably because they’ve never heard of a financial strategy called a life insurance retirement plan. Abbreviated “LIRP,” a life insurance retirement plan can offer a solid combination of benefits: secure savings plus the protection for your loved ones … Read more
For years, you’ve thought about retirement – but what about “unretirement”? For a growing number of retired seniors, unretirement beckons as a cure for boredom and a way to feel useful (not to mention earning more money) after officially retiring. Maybe the idea will appeal to you. During and after the COVID pandemic, millions of … Read more
Maybe someday we’ll be able to write an article here on The Blog that describes how financial scams are actually declining, and how fewer seniors are being victimized by financial scam artists. Sadly, though, that say seems a long way off. In fact, the opposite is true: experts say financial scams today are at a … Read more
Here at AgingOptions, through our partnership with Life Point Law, our staff has helped prepare thousands of estate planning documents. One of the most essential of these is what’s called a financial power of attorney, or FPOA. It’s a document that stipulates who will act as your agent in handling your finances if and when … Read more
It has been a while since we addressed the topic of reverse mortgages here on the AgingOptions Blog. A reverse mortgage, also called an “HECM” (which stands for home equity conversion mortgage), can be a potential game-changer for retirees who need a steady flow of tax-free income. But there are downsides to reverse mortgages as … Read more
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