Baby Boomers can use Reverse Mortgages to buy Retirement Homes
Many Baby Boomers have asked about using a Reverse Mortgage to purchase a retirement home, whether it is a better choice than using a conventional loan.
Baby Boomer Retirement
Life Afterwards for Baby Boomers will be Different
As we approach an easing of home quarantining, Baby Boomers are wondering what their brave new world will look like for the foreseeable future. One thing is for sure, it will be…
Boomer Retirement Plans are Dynamited Again by Dependence on 401Ks
As one who personally saw much of my hard-earned 401K vanish almost overnight when the Great Recession hit, I have been weary of the retirement scheme that replaced pensions as a…
Is Home Equity a Big Part of your Boomer Retirement Plan? A Word of Caution.
Most Baby Boomers, myself included, are relying on home equity as a critical part of our retirement funds. But how valid is that assumption?
Yes, I Dumped My Rental Property! A Boomer’s Sad Tale.
Ten years ago, we decided to move from San Diego county to a pleasant community forty minutes to the north. Since this was during the Great Recession, selling our beautiful…
Homework for Boomers Thinking of Tapping their Home Equity
I'm a Baby Boomer who is thinking of using my home equity to clear up expenses for a rental renovation and other debt. Ideally, I'd like to accomplish this without incurring major…
Medical Alert Systems for Boomers and Their Parents
Not all medical alert systems are alike. These emergency response devices help seniors remain independent and live at home, knowing that if they fall or become injured they can…
Baby Boomers Embrace Co-Housing
Whether for economic reasons, to feel safe or to overcome loneliness, many Baby Boomers are embracing the joy of co-housing. Co-housing options are springing up everywhere, and…
Panama – A Serious Retirement Alternative for Baby Boomers on a Budget
Many Baby Boomers with meager savings are looking at a bleak retirement here in the United States. That's why I constantly bring up Panama as an excellent alternative.
Many Baby Boomer Homeowners Choose to Become Renters
Some Baby Boomers prefer to age in place, but many are opting for a more carefree retirement as renters. Is this the right retirement choice for you?