2880: Bumpy Road in Retirement? Learn How a Reverse Mortgage Can Be Your Spare Tire by Steve Chen of New Retirement

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🗓️ 27 September 2024

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2880: Steve Chen explores how reverse mortgages can serve as a financial "spare tire" for retirees facing unexpected challenges. By tapping into home equity, retirees can maintain their lifestyle during downturns or emergencies, though it’s crucial to understand the complexities and potential risks before making this significant decision. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.newretirement.com/retirement/reverse-mortgage-as-back-up-plan/ Quotes to ponder: "A reverse mortgage allows homeowners aged 62 and older to convert a portion of their home equity into funds that they may use at their own discretion." "For many retirees, their home is a valuable source of net worth." "The HECM line of credit has a growth feature, which means that the unused loan balance grows over time." Episode references: National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association: https://www.nrmlaonline.org/ The Reality of the Retirement Crisis: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/the-reality-of-the-retirement-crisis/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is optimal finance daily.
0:03.0	Bumpy Road in retirement.
0:05.0	Learn however reverse mortgage can be your spare tire.
0:09.0	By Steve Chen of New Retirement.com.
0:12.0	And I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast
0:15.4	Diana Merriam. Welcome back to optimal finance daily where I'm here with you each and
0:21.6	every day
0:22.6	to read from some of the world's best finance blocks.
0:26.0	So with that, let's get right to today's article
0:29.1	as we optimize your life. Bumpy Road and Retirement
0:37.0	learn how a reverse mortgage can be your spare tire
0:41.0	by Steve Chen of New Retirement.com.
0:45.0	The road to retirement can have all sorts of twists, turns, and probably some potholes.
0:51.0	If you're not prepared, these bumps have the potential to
0:54.8	derail your financial security. However, you can have a contingency plan for
1:00.4	when the path gets rocky. Just like you carry a spare tire in your car for when you get a flat, you might
1:07.4	want to consider a reverse mortgage as a way to keep your lifestyle rolling if
1:12.0	something happens financially during your golden years.
1:16.0	There's been a growing acceptance among financial planners lately for using home equity, particularly
1:22.4	through the use of a reverse mortgage as a backup plan.
1:27.0	In the event of a stock market downturn, a health emergency, or any personal hardship,
1:33.5	funds from a reverse mortgage can provide you with another source of wealth,
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