Social Security Insecurity
As human lifespan climbs steadily towards the century mark, Social Security is only one — and woefully inadequate
Amara Rose
Retirement Wizardry: Where the Smart Money Meets Reverse Mortgage Magic
Fans of the Harry Potter books may not realize that Hogwarts’ headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, also knew something about smart retirement planning. That’s what happens when you live to be 150.
How to Create Happier Holidays for Seniors
The following article originally appeared on HECMworld in November 2018 This time of year is marketed as a Hallmark movie, with smiling scenes of happy families and voices lifted in song. Yet for many older people who have lost their spouse, or who may be facing health or financial challenges,
Seven Ways to Work Happier
The following is from an earlier publication authored by Amara Rose. We spend a lot of time focusing on ways to enhance the reverse mortgage experience for mature adults. Just as crucial, however, is the care of the reverse mortgage professional. The more relaxed, healthy, and well-rested you are, the
Reach Out & Touch Someone
The following article was originally published in November 2016. With older Americans facing the reality of self-quarantine due to the CoronaVirus pandemic (staff edit) , the old telephone company slogan is apt, especially when it comes to elders, who may not make new friends as their old friends die
Reframe the Game
Reimagining the “R” Word Retirement. It’s no longer a “retreat” from life (if it ever was). As we’ve explored multiple times, people are retiring later or downshifting from full time to part time employment, or moving into a consulting role or some other line of work, rather than simply leaving
When Housing Becomes a Team Decision
Should they stay or should they go? Boomers differ from previous generations in every way, including how they retrofit their homes for later life living. According to think tank Age Wave, 80 percent of Boomers are interested in reducing home expenses via technologies such as smart thermostats or apps to
Listening & Speaking to the heart
Listening is the key to closing more loans “It is only with the heart that one can see rightly. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery, The Little Prince Ever notice that the word “heart” contains both “ear” and “hear”? In order to really hear what
