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Inflation And Reverse Mortgages - Should You Be Concerned?

May 6th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

Every time you open a newspaper or turn on the t.v. you are being bombarded with the talk of rising food prices, gas prices, and higher inflation. The last year has seen the Fed slashing interest rates trying to get lenders to lend money and keep the economy out of a recession. You don’t need […]



Friendly Cities For Job-Hunting Boomers

Apr 15th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Retirement

As more and more boomers are heading for retirement many are not liking the idea of “rest and relaxation” and are planning to continue working. Maybe not in the same job, many are looking for a new career, maybe part time, to enjoy their “retirmement.” In fact, 75% of boomers say they want to keep working, […]



Senate Approves Housing Bill, AARP Disappointed

Apr 14th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

From the AARP.
The housing bill, passed by the U.S. Senate, designed allegedly to ease the crunch on foreclosures and encourage growth in the housing sector is nothing more than a Democrat driven hand out to those with money, with banks possibly making even more money off of those that cannot afford to keep their homes. […]



Before Shifting Into a Reverse Mortgage, Get All The Facts

Apr 11th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

By Jean Mitchell • Special to Dayton Courier • April 9, 2008
This was a great article I found written by Jean Mitchell. It gives a good overview of some of the basics of Reverse Mortgages and some of things you need to be aware of as well.
You’re in a dilemma: Your gazebo on the patio […]



Dangers of Reverse Mortgages – Top 3 Things to be Aware of

Apr 11th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

Written by Aubrey Clark for the LA Chronicle
April 08, 2008
Mr. Clark wrote this article for the LA Chronicle that I thought had some useful information in it that is importan for seniors to consider when deciding on a Reverse Mortgage. As with any loan their are pros and cons and Reverse Mortgages are no different. […]



Ten ways to pay for retirement

Apr 8th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Retirement

By Emily Brandon for US News
Posted 6/29/06
In my never ending quest to find articles about retirement and reverse mortgages for my readers I have found myself going through the archives of the major news outlets for articles that may be of use for ReverseMortgageCity.com readers. There is a lot of great news and advice out […]



15 Ways to Take Care of Your Elderly Parents

Apr 8th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Retirement

By Sarah Baldauf for US News Posted November 2, 2007
In my never ending quest to find articles about retirement and reverse mortgages for my readers I have found myself going through the archives of the major news outlets for articles that may be of use for ReverseMortgageCity.com readers. Although some of these were written a year […]



Taking The Fear Out of Reverse Mortgages

Apr 5th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

Written by Dennis Haber on his Reverse Mortgage Blog.
Dennis Haber, a well respected Reverse Mortgage advocate wrote the following article on his blog.  Dennis Haber is a distinguished member of the New York State Bar Association. In 2005 he submitted testimony to Congress on H.R, 2892 Reverse Mortgages to Help America’s Seniors Act and H.R. […]



Seniors Turn to Reverse Mortgages For Help With Everyday Expenses

Apr 5th, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles, Reverse Mortgage

Written by Paul Jackson for Housing Wire
I found this article on Housing Wire, a mortgage finance website that I found interesting. Mr. Jackson basically talks about some of the same things we have been discussing on here over the last few weeks but I thought it would be nice to publish an outside perspective on […]



Advisory About Economic Stimulus Payments

Apr 3rd, 2008 | By Rogan McGillis | Category: Recent Articles

By: AARP.org | Source: AARP Tax-Aide
In March, more than 130 million American households will begin receiving IRS letters giving them general information about the economic stimulus payments. The letters will also advise Americans that to receive a 2008 stimulus payment, all they have to do is file a 2007 tax return.
Taxpayers who already file using […]