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Up in the Air: Airline employees face furloughs

Shannon HicksSeptember 14, 2020

by Shannon HicksSeptember 14, 20201372

Up in the Air There’s much that’s uncertain in these turbulent times. One group that’s facing looming financial uncertainty is the nation’s airline employees. Airlines are poised to shed tens of thousands of workers as federal aid backstopping the industry stops October 1, 2020. American Airlines and United plan to

Wealth disparity and home equity

Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2020August 5, 2020

by Shannon HicksAugust 2, 2020August 5, 20201581

Wealth inequality, economic chaos & the role of home equity Wealth and income inequality. Pulling back from the distasteful political debates that continue to rage on about the haves and have nots it is a clear and present reality. The Pew Research Center made these startling findings. “The wealth

What they’re not telling you

Shannon HicksApril 29, 2019April 26, 2019

by Shannon HicksApril 29, 2019April 26, 20192 1316

HECM originators: the silent objection for many older homeowners is using up their home equity [Download transcript] When you sit down with a potential reverse mortgage borrower, you know they didn’t invite you over for a cup of coffee. Before they clicked on your ad, picked up the phone

Retirement planning requires a solution-based approach

Shannon HicksAugust 28, 2017August 28, 2017

by Shannon HicksAugust 28, 2017August 28, 20171781

“It’s ironic that the biggest source of wealth is locked up in bricks & mortar…” While more financial professionals are embracing the HECM, ironically our cousins across the pond seem to better grasp the concept of home equity management and its role in funding retirement. Is today’s choice of retirement

Now or Later? That is the Question

Shannon HicksApril 25, 2016April 22, 2016

by Shannon HicksApril 25, 2016April 22, 20162 565

[vimeo id=”163869307″ width=”625″ height=”352″] The Cost of Waiting & Hedging Against Falling Home Values Perhaps it is laughable to some to even consider hedging against falling home values. After all homes across the nation have appreciated nearly to their pre-housing crash levels. How quickly many homeowners forget the harsh lesson

Haven’t We Learned?

Shannon HicksJuly 21, 2014July 24, 2014

by Shannon HicksJuly 21, 2014July 24, 20140575

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that more homeowners are once again tapping into their home equity. As home values recover and interest rates remain artificially low many are beginning to take out HELOCs or Home Equity Lines of Credit to fund home renovations, pay off higher interest rate debts

Elders Are Hot — But That Can Hurt

Amara RoseAugust 6, 2013October 23, 2013

by Amara RoseAugust 6, 2013October 23, 20132 601

Yes, elder power is hot these days: as the Boomers gray, marketers of every stripe view this rising tide as a business bonanza. And while senior buying power may be hot, if seniors themselves are feeling the heat, they could be in trouble.

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Home Equity

Up in the Air: Airline employees face furloughs

Wealth disparity and home equity

What they’re not telling you

Retirement planning requires a solution-based approach

Now or Later? That is the Question

Haven’t We Learned?

Elders Are Hot — But That Can Hurt

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