12 Kirkland Products Retirees Should Buy at Costco. As a regular Costco shopper, I've learned over the years that some of the best values can be found in the warehouse club's own Kirkland Signature line of products. Many of these exclusive items hold unique appeal to retirees as well as near-retirees like me.

10 Helpful Home Care Tips for Spring. Keeping your home comfortable and safe is a priority. That is why we wanted to remind you of these 10 simple, but important tasks.

[Testimonial] With a beautiful home overlooking the Sunset Strip, Keith and Julianne had tremendous home equity growth from the last couple of decades. Instead of moving or living differently in retirement, they found that a Reverse Mortgage gave them the ability to continue to enjoy their lifestyle.

While we cannot stop inflation we can find a creative means to help curtail its impacts. Inflation is here and it is real. Now, what are you going to do to deal with it? What’s your plan? Are you willing to reduce your standard of living?

An extensive study in the U.S. found that the most productive age in human life is between 60-70 years of age.

The 2nd most productive stage is from 70 to 80 years of age

The 3rd most productive stage is from 50 to 60 years of age

Adults 60 and over are returning to school in droves to train in entirely new areas, often centered around social issues such as the environment, health, education, and social services. Educational innovation, from lifelong learning to distance classes via the Internet, is proliferating to keep pace with this changing demographic. But where are the resources to pay for this transition training?

While Americans are getting priced out of the housing market millions of savvy older homeowners are sitting on a goldmine. Not just a motherlode of equity but a potential source of cash flow that could be mined to help temper the impacts of inflation and as a hedge against financial shocks.

The Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies has found that approximately 40% of retirees move after retirement. Here are 15 tips for successfully downsizing for retirement. Relocate for a profitable, comfortable and happily ever after!

Over 7 million American homeowners were placed under the protection of a foreclosure moratorium as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) last spring. Foreclosure Moratoriums are ending July 31, 2021.

"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." – Ernest Hemmingway. There are many benefits of writing for seniors, but more than anything, remember that creative writing is fun! All you need is paper, a pen, and a little imagination to get started. Read More to find out where to begin on our latest blog.

Could Raising the RMD's age help the General Population? Maybe, maybe not? If you're trying to help retirees more, let them have further deferral on Social Security to be more aligned with them to do more strategic Roth conversions before Social Security begins. Reward them by offering additional delay credits on Social Security.

Retirees have found numerous ways to virtually support beloved causes during COVID-19. Gauge whether you and the charity are a good match by asking these six questions, which are meant to elicit not just a candid conversation but also a little soul-searching on your part.  

Today’s housing market is red-hot. HOWEVER, as housing inventory loosens once unavoidable foreclosures hit the market, and the Fed raises interest rates in an attempt to avoid excessive inflation older homeowners could find they no longer qualify for or desire a reverse mortgage.

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.

Can one vaccinate themselves against retirement financial shocks? How an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Yes, the possibility that you’ll get a stimulus check is something to care about, but there are other aspects of this act involving taxes and RMDs that could directly affect retirees like you. It is important to know what’s in this bill that will affect you, to make sure you’re getting as much as possible out of your tax dollars.

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.

Reverse Mortgages Are An Excellent Hedge Against Property Value Risk – Especially Now. With home values at historic highs and base interest rates below one-percent now is the time for older homeowners to consider securing their home’s value with a reverse mortgage.

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.

Reverse mortgage professionals have good reason to be excited, grateful, or just simply relieved. Here are five to consider.