Each year, on November 11, we as a nation take a moment to honor the millions of service members who have served in our Armed Forces.
Too often, the stories of our veterans and the lengths to which they went to defend our country are forgotten. In honor of this Veterans Day, here are four stories of veterans’ experiences of their time in the military.

With Americans more likely to not qualify for a traditional mortgage loan, how many older Americans in this cohort would potentially qualify for a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage?
The answer to that pivotal question may be found in an academic study authored by Christopher Mayer, and Stephanie Moulton, entitled The Market or Reverse Mortgages among Older Americans.

In the digital age, technology has become an indispensable tool for seniors, offering a wealth of resources to enhance their quality of life. Among the many benefits technology brings to senior living, the ability to navigate online health resources and access telemedicine services stands out as a game-changer.

It then should come as no surprise that the majority of Americans are essentially broke. Not merely because of a lack of planning or savings but because of the spiraling costs of our day-to-day necessities such as insurance, prescription medication co-pays, or a mortgage payment.

Thanks to advances in science and medicine, people are living longer than ever. That means the retirement years can be lived in a fulfilling and independent manner. But there is also a challenge: How do we promote youth and elderly interaction?

Granddaughter Captures Special Family Memories As Her Grandparents Sell Their House of 45 Years

Retirement pessimism may be growing because an increasing number of workers have taken a withdrawal or loans from their retirement plan.

This is the Best thing you can do for someone who is grieving.

One of the first things many people do when they inherit their parents’ home these days is put up a for-sale sign. Deciding what to do with a family property is often both an emotional and financial decision.

If 35-Year-Olds Could Get HECMs, It Would Be the Only Loan in the Country.

The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders

If you’re expecting a crash to make housing affordable again, you may be waiting a while.

This Research-Backed Three-Word Rule Will Save You From a Whole Lot of Regrets.

Impress those history buffs by breaking out this 4th of July trivia at the Independence Day barbecue

Here’s What Retirement Looks Like in America in Six Charts

In 1938, Harvard researchers embarked on a study that continues to this day to find out: What makes us happy in life? The researchers gathered health records from 724 people from all over the world, asking detailed questions about their lives at two-year intervals. Based on their responses, the No. 1 challenge people faced in retirement was not being able to …

Older Americans are facing significant challenges navigating today’s uncertain economy. More specifically, they may be at risk of one or more of these retirement time bombs; each of which may, under the right circumstances, be mitigated or even eliminated by tapping into their housing wealth with a reverse mortgage.

Richard Leider, bestselling author of Repacking Your Bags and The Power of Purpose, is the chief curator of content for AARP’s Life Reimagined Institute. A visionary and thought leader, Richard reveals a one minute formula for finding your purpose. 

While most people know something about traditional mortgages (also known as conventional mortgages), fewer understand reverse mortgages. In truth, the two financial vehicles have little in common.

One great way to remain cheerful is to read something amusing each day. So today I offer you 25 amusing quotes about getting old to make you smile. Certainly, they all made me smile.