There’s no need to be afraid of a reverse mortgage
By Alain Valles
You’ve heard bits and pieces about reverse mortgages. Perhaps you have read an article, or had a friend suggest that you get...
5 ways for retirees to save on future taxes
Taking maximum advantage of tax breaks and other strategies will make savings last longer, which is critical for those living on a fixed income.
How to avoid mistakes in estate planning
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering estate planning, you might be putting it off until you’re older. Keep it simple, you...
Don’t become a victim of Internet fraud
By Brett Peruzzi, Associate Editor
The con artists of times past haven’t gone away; they’ve just gone online. And older adults are increasingly becoming victims...
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
A tough choice for senior homeowners
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Managing Director
The rock ‘n roll band, The Clash, had a hit...
The right fit: Tips for hiring a financial adviser
Hiring financial help is hard. Anyone looking for assistance managing their money will quickly encounter an alphabet soup of professional designations.
Reverse mortgages – FEAR or F.E.A.R.?
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA
FEAR: (1) an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger; (2) anxious concern; (3)...
Reverse mortgage rules have changed
By Alain Valles
The rules covering reverse mortgages changed Nov. 10, 2014. But there is still time to be grandfathered and get a reverse mortgage...
Can young and old work together?
Put people of widely different ages together and there are bound to be differences. Baby boomers, for example, may be workaholics, while younger workers may demand more of a work-life balance.
Become a volunteer advocate for AARP Massachusetts
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
AARP Massachusetts has been hard at work building and training a special group of volunteers to join our...
