Age is definitely a state of mind, as one elder demonstrates repeatedly. At 83, Violette moved from North Carolina to Costa Rica to live with a daughter’s family, but found the arrangement too confining for her adventuresome spirit.
Continue readingA Picture Is Worth…
Because video enables you to give seniors a taste of who you are and how you can serve their needs, without the possible discomfort some people might feel sitting in a stranger’s office for the first time discussing deeply personal issues, a video introduction may be the vehicle to drive them to make an appointment.
Continue readingFinding the Deeper Story
When your clients and prospects feel this level of connection and service from you, everyone will experience the joy that flows from “letting life live you,” says Shelton. It’s much easier than efforting — and will make you an even more effective HECM professional than you already are.
Continue readingStep Up: Preparing for NRMLA 2014
Before you jet off to Miami Beach in a few weeks for the 16th annual NRMLA convention Nov 10-12, 2014 (or drive to the venue, if you happen to live in the area), it’s wise to prepare.
Continue readingRetire? Bah, Humbug!
The time is ripe for reverse mortgage to play a grander role as a possible way to fund one’s elder years, since even part-time positions after retirement are unlikely to generate the income level needed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, or unexpected health care expenses that aren’t covered under Medicare.
Continue readingComing Out of Denial
“Refusal to believe until proof is given is a rational position; denial of all outside our own limited experience is absurd.” These words ring no truer than when it comes to those who embrace or reject the federal-insured reverse mortgage.
Continue readingHack Your Way to A Fabulous Day
Genius Awakening suggests that reverse mortgage experts who want to build enduring business relationships and enjoy ongoing success do the following…
Continue readingSimple Suggestions to Dispel Senior Doldrums
If a reverse mortgage client or prospect — or any older friend — is feeling blue, consider printing out these ten suggestions and offering them, along with warmth and support, as possible mood elevators…
Continue readingEstate Planning / Part 2: Avoiding Financial Regrets
One of the most touted benefits of a reverse mortgage is the peace of mind that comes from knowing that as a senior ages, they’ll have the funds they need to remain in their beloved home, pay the property taxes and upkeep, and still have enough left over to be able to afford necessities and niceties such as food, utilities, clothing, and whatever forms of entertainment they most enjoy.
Continue readingEstate Planning / Part 1: Digital “Afterlife”
Even seniors who carefully plan for the disbursal of their worldly assets can leave beneficiaries arguing about who is really entitled to Aunt Betty’s antique rocker or mom’s diamond ring. But until now, no one has disputed who owns a family member’s Facebook account.
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