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Retirement Planning
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Could a reverse mortgage be right for you?
Changes have occurred to the FHA Insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, which has changed the face of the reverse mortgage we once knew that opens the mortgage up to many more possible uses. In fact, the HECM program has been my focus of research for the past few years at Texas Tech, where…
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Life expectancy and your retirement
Will you live past your life expectancy? Chances are you will say no. We have a tendency to underestimate how long we will live. I challenge you to change your thinking when thinking of retirement income planning decisions from “I’ll never live that long” to “what if I do?”
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Salter: How much can you spend in retirement?
Retirement spending rates have been subject to much research and debate in the last few years. The central issue is spending from a portfolio that will have future uncertain returns, and uncertainty is prevalent in both conservative and aggressive risk portfolios, just to different extents.
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Are you financially well?
Discover the CFPB’s definition of financial well-being and the four key elements to achieving it: control over finances, readiness for financial shocks, progress toward goals, and freedom to enjoy life. Learn practical tips to improve your financial health today!
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The long-term care insurance decision
Is long-term care insurance a necessity or a choice? Explore the rising costs of care, policy options like daily benefits, inflation adjustments, and elimination periods, plus key factors to consider when deciding if it’s right for you.
