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Nature abhors a vacuum

Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 7, 20210198

The words ‘nature abhors a vacuum’ have been attributed to Aristotle who believed any empty space in nature would be filled by the denser surrounding material. When it comes to reverse mortgages that ‘denser material’ is rampant misunderstanding and plain falsehoods. While we can uselessly expend our collective energies chaffing

Washington Post: Reader comments on Reverse Mortgages

Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 9, 2021

by Shannon HicksJune 7, 2021June 9, 20212 294

Unable to use the embedded player? Listen here. EPISODE #673 The Washington Post shares reverse mortgage borrower experiences The Washington Post shares two select reader experiences in applying for a reverse mortgage. Do you think at least one had a positive impression? Other Stories: Texas reverse mortgage bill would define

All that USA Today got wrong about reverse mortgages

Shannon HicksJune 17, 2019June 14, 2019

by Shannon HicksJune 17, 2019June 14, 201910 2485

A rebuttal to USA Today’s recent expose/editorial on reverse mortgages If there’s one thing many media outlets practice it is selective reporting of facts, willful omission, dividing Americans by race or economic class, and fear-mongering to garner clicks to increase ad revenues. Such are the criticisms that come to

Half Truths

Shannon HicksAugust 1, 2016August 1, 2016

by Shannon HicksAugust 1, 2016August 1, 20169 902

New York Post Skewers Reverse Mortgages While negative new stories about reverse mortgages have diminished considerably a few media outlets continue to beat the drum on the dangers of reverse mortgages leaving vulnerable seniors without a home. Reading such articles reminds me of Winston Churchill’s quote “A life gets halfway

Don’t Get Suckered: Consumer Reports

Shannon HicksJuly 27, 2015October 16, 2015

by Shannon HicksJuly 27, 2015October 16, 20157 1189

[vimeo id=”134440404″ width=”625″ height=”352″] Consumer Reports Article Cautions Readers The magazine and self-described consumer educator and advocacy group Consumer Reports recently published an article entitled “Don’t Be Suckered Into Buying a Reverse Mortgage”. In it’s paternalistic zeal Consumer Reports does dispense some practical advice but unfortunately makes use of pejorative

Not Surprised

Shannon HicksMarch 2, 2015February 27, 2015

by Shannon HicksMarch 2, 2015February 27, 20157 1115

The media is inaccurate, misleading and selective in reporting the facts? What’s new. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent release of it’s report on reverse mortgage complaints was seized upon by both the media and so-called consumer advocate groups. Surprised? No. Damaging? Possibly.

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media bias

Nature abhors a vacuum

Washington Post: Reader comments on Reverse Mortgages

All that USA Today got wrong about reverse mortgages

Half Truths

Don’t Get Suckered: Consumer Reports

Not Surprised

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