The data is in and reveals that Increasingly older Americans are struggling to cover their housing expenses as the cost of everyday goods and services is 20% higher than it was in 2019. While the pace of inflation has slowed the new cost of living is further eroding the ability of older adults to age in place.

The National Geographic and AARP exclusive study shows that older Americans are redefining their health, defying challenges and living with purpose.

With home prices rising six times as fast as personal income it becomes clear that today’s housing market is both artificial and unsustainable. While the frenzy will eventually subside it won’t stop this spring which marks the height of the home buying season.

The opening lines of the final entry in Zelda’s journal—a 270-page leather-bound journal she wrote small entries in almost every morning during the final decade of her life. In it, she reflected on lessons she had learned, lessons she was still learning, and the experiences that made these understandings possible. I'm honored to share them with you.

What is Home Equity? Home equity is the difference between the balance on your mortgage and your home’s current market value. For example, if you owe $90,000 on your home loan and your property is worth $350,000, your home has $260,000 of equity.

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Staying in your own home as you grow older offers many benefits. For most, it means a stronger sense of safety, comfort, and independence, and it also affords you more privacy. Though the renovation costs may be high, aging in place can often be cheaper than an assisted living facility would be — especially if you plan ahead.

Older homeowners should seriously examine their current financial liquidity and future needs. If they’re lacking, this once-in-a-generation housing market could yield hundreds of thousands of dollars in borrowing power at today’ low-interest rates.

In this article, we’ve listed 10 resources that can provide valuable information and help to seniors maintain dignity, quality of life, and independence while living at home as long as your living needs are met so you are safe, healthy, and happy.

Aging in place also can be more challenging than you might expect. While most seniors say they want to age in place, a much smaller percentage of them actually manage to accomplish it, studies show.

44% to 51.5% of people over 70 who apply for a long-term care policy are declined by insurers. But, many seniors who want to purchase LTC policies could not afford them. So, I started to research if there was a product that could help senior homeowners afford the kinds of LTC products that they wanted. This is what led me to the reverse mortgage product.

Why Buy a New Home as a Senior? Borrowers on a fixed-income can finance the purchase of a new home without the burden of having to make monthly mortgage payments.

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Although these seven steps sound like a tall order, putting such a plan into practice is like a rejuvenation visit to a spa!

Here are 7 services that can make it easier to age in place!

While most people hope to be able to remain in their own home as they grow older, there may come a time when one partner needs more support.

How to Plan Ahead to Age in Place. Seven guidelines homeowners can use to decide whether aging in place makes sense for them, and if so, whether to explore a reverse mortgage.