From stress to joy – Reverse Mortgage success stories
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
Yes – for many, reverse mortgages conjure up negative thoughts. But the reality is once one is educated about reverse...
Organization a key trait to being a good executor
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - The role of an executor for a someone’s estate holds a lot of responsibility. It is important for...
Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...
Reverse Mortgages – Top uses
You've worked hard all your life. Now let your home work for you!
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
A reverse mortgage gives qualified borrowers the option...
Are annuities right for you?
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - For decades, people have been buying annuities for a lot of reasons that sounded positive. They are long-term...
Health Savings Accounts can mean big savings
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - A Health Savings Account (HSA) is used to save and pay for future medical expenses. But bear in...
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...
I bonds are an investment that benefits from inflation
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - Inflation news is almost always grim. But I bonds, a low-risk investment that flies under the radar for...
Recession or depression – Reverse Mortgages as the solution
By Alain Valles, MBA, MS
One of the oldest economic quips is — “a recession is when you lose your job, and a depression is...
Should you convert to a Roth IRA?
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION – For many people there is typically some confusion when it comes to retirement savings plans and how best...