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WHEN SIBLINGS ARE OUT OF STEP

Worry, resentment, self-righteousness, anger. These and other emotions can shatter family accord when siblings are confronted with problems in caring for an elderly parent. When Mom can no longer live alone, who will take her in? If no one can, or will, what's to be done? Under these stresses, sisters and brothers can be provoked into...Click here to read more

 

SHIFTING INTO REVERSE

Celia Hayes, was struggling financially. Her investments had been decimated by her monthly bills, including healthcare costs, and she was living on Social Security. Still, she wanted to stay in the home she loved. It was clear that she did not have enough income to take on the payments of a new conventional mortgage or home-equity loan, so she turned to a financial tool available to other homeowners in her situation: a reverse mortgage. Is a reverse mortgage the best move for your loved one? Click here for information to help you decide.

 

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