Alain Valles is an expert on reverse mortgages.

How are you doing? – A reverse mortgage may allow you to do better

  By Alain Valles, CSA, MS, MBA, Powerhouse Funding Corp. When asked “How are you doing?” do you answer truthfully? I hope you are doing fine health-wise,...
DCU (Digital Federal Credit Union), is a well-known Massachusetts-based credit union, headquartered in Marlborough. Pictured is the Solomon Pond branch in that city. Photo/Submitted

Credit unions offer an alternative to big banks for consumers

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By Debbie Spingarn, Contributing Writer REGION - If you’re tired of high banking fees, long telephone hold times and poor customer service, maybe your current...

Stop the pain with a Reverse Mortgage

You've worked hard all your life. Now let your home work for you. By Alain Valles, MBA, MS Financial & Emotional Pain According to the Joint Center...
Marrying later in life does have many benefits but at times can also have some additional challenges.

Marrying later in life has considerations younger couples may not face

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Being young and in love, many people overlook things that can stress a healthy relationship. Marrying later in...
“Retirees are likely to see another sizable increase in their Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for their Social Security payments in 2023,” due to higher interest rates, says Susan Moore of Moore Financial Advisors in Watertown. Photo/Submitted

Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword

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By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...

From stress to joy – Reverse Mortgage success stories

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By Alain Valles, MBA, MS Yes – for many, reverse mortgages conjure up negative thoughts. But the reality is once one is educated about reverse...
68% of family caregivers provide financial support to a loved one.

10 important financial tips for caregivers

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By R. R. Fletcher, Contributing Writer REGION - Americans spend roughly $190 billion per year on their care recipients for out-of-pocket expenses. Closer to home, according to AARP, over...

Reverse Mortgage – Top uses

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Increase Your Monthly Cash Flow! Pay Off Your Mortgage & Other Bills!   By Alain Valles, MBA, MS A reverse mortgage gives qualified borrowers the option to...
Many couples who marry later in life or get remarried have different goals for passing on their estates. Photo/Pexels.com

Estate planning is especially important for later in life marriages

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By Jennifer Flanagan and Kathryn Calo REGION - Finding love later in life comes with many advantages, including blending families with adult children or grandchildren...
Borrowers over the age of fifty make up almost a quarter of the current debt owed.

Properly managing student loan debt is even more important for older borrowers

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By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer REGION - Student loan debt is a heavy burden for people of all ages. But did you know that borrowers...