Making ends meet isn't always easy during retirement, especially in today's unusual economic climate. Part of the issue is that seniors' debt levels have increased threefold in the last 35 years, ...

A reverse mortgage is a home loan that allows older homeowners to borrow against their home’s equity. Unlike a traditional loan, a reverse mortgage doesn’t require the homeowner to make monthly ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. For decades, the conventional wisdom regarding homeownership was simple: ...

I am a retired and divorced 75-year-old woman with one daughter. She will inherit what I've got and, believe me, she needs it. About seven years ago, I had a catastrophic health issue that required me ...