by Steve G | Dec 1, 2023 | Finance, Retirement, Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage can be an important part of retirement planning for wealthy retirees that have a substantial amount of home equity. It is a financial product that allows you to access part of the equity in your home while you are still living in it. This is equity...
by Steve G | Nov 17, 2023 | cooking, food, Recipes
Apple fritters are one of my favorite breakfast treats. The soft and fluffy apple-filled center, contrasting with the sweet crispy outside is a great blend of textures and flavors. There are a few things you will need to make fried apple fritters on your cook-top at...
by Steve G | Nov 3, 2023 | Finance, Housing, Retirement, Reverse Mortgage
Undertaking unexpected home maintenance and renovation projects in retirement could negatively impact seniors’ budgets. More homeowners are turning to home equity lending — especially home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity conversion mortgages (HECMs) —...
by Steve G | Oct 20, 2023 | Finance
Credit to MarketWatch, Fidelity Investments, and Chris Chow/USA Today for their data and insights. According data from Fidelity Investments, Baby boomers are “underwater” in recovering retirement account balances compared with millennials. The 401k account balances of...
by Steve G | Oct 18, 2023 | Finance, Housing
Monday, October 16, 2023 Have you ever considered adding an additional living unit on your property, or purchasing a home with an existing additional unit? These types of properties are popular for generating revenue from both short-term and long-term rental. ...