There may come a time in someone’s life when they need help with their finances.   Perhaps someone needs help paying bills, filing taxes, or other tasks.   The bigger question is, can the person still oversee their finances with assistance, or do they need someone to take over this task?  If a person needs help, then […]

Bookkeeping and bill-paying services may sound basic, but they can be invaluable to certain older clients.  Some people have difficulty keeping up with their checkbooks and paying bills, which can lead to fees and penalties if not paid on time.  Plus, it can open someone to fraud or identity theft.  In addition, if the finances […]

The convenience of everything online, including online banking, is terrific. The problem is identity theft. In fact, data breaches and other financial scams expose millions to identity fraud. Accordingly, FTC received 5.7 million fraud and identity theft reports, of which 1.4 million were identity theft cases. Total losses are estimated to be $10.2 billion. The […]

Reverse Mortgages are not for everyone. Most people interested in a reverse mortgage and qualify are susceptible to scams. Applicants must be 62 or older, and most have little savings or investments, which is ideal for predators. In addition, scammers pose as trusted individuals. Each scam is unique since con artists tend to tailor their […]

Reverse Mortgages are when a property owner 62 or older borrows against their home’s equity to bring cash or a line of credit from a lender. Unlike a traditional mortgage, they only need to repay once the last surviving homeowner moves out of the residence or dies. Interest and fees associated with the loan get […]

I am sure you have seen the commercials for reverse mortgages and wondered, what are they? A reverse mortgage is a loan for senior homeowners that allows borrowers to access a portion of their home’s equity and use the home as collateral. Repayment is triggered once the last surviving homeowner permanently moves out of the […]