AgingOptions Blog

The AgingOptions blog (short for web-log) is a collection of stories, suggestions and thoughts by our qualified staff, and industry related information from other websites that we feel is relevant to our customers.

Our blog is the best way to keep up-to-date on current issues, new ideas and important considerations as you navigate your way through the elder planning process. You can simply click on any of the stories below, or choose from the options to the left of this page for specific topic-related posts. We encourage you to leave comments on our stories, we love to hear your feedback.

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Aging Options Radio: 04-21-2012 (2nd Hr)

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Weekly Round-Up for April 21, 2012

Social Security benefits for your spouse, even if she has never worked:
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/yourspouse.htm

Weekly Round-Up for April 14, 2012

Lawsuit against a Michigan Elder Law Attorney for inadequate Medicaid planning advice.
Read about this case on ElderLawAnswers.com.

Aging Options Radio: 04-07-2012 (1st Hr)

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Aging Options Radio: 04-07-2012 (2nd Hr)

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Aging Options Radio: 03-31-2012 (1st Hr)

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Aging Options Radio: 03-31-2012 (2nd Hr)

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Weekly Round-Up for April 7, 2012

Housing:

  • How do you know when it is time for your elderly loved one to hand over the keys? You certainly don’t want to remove their autonomy but at the same time you may be concerned for their safety. Read this report by John Hopkins about the 10 signs to look for.  (make sure to scroll down to the article past all their marketing stuff!) 

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White Paper on the Reverse Mortgage or Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)

By Richard L. Harter CPM,CSM, CRES

Retirement and Financial Analyst

With 70,000 baby boomers per month entering their 60’s, the lenders for Reverse Mortgages (Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)) are cranking up their advertising.  The Reverse Mortgage and Bi-weekly Mortgages are advertised with certain benefits that sound very attractive.  The primary purpose of these two loan types is to generate unnecessary fees and commissions for the lender.  What they do not tell you is that you can accomplish the same thing using existing banking instruments without doing a refinance, at essentially zero cost and fees. 

Aging Options Radio: 03-24-2012 (1st Hr)

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