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9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly

savings The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.

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  Hey, Retirees: Looking for a Tax-Free Source of Income?

  Making Your Money Last In challenging times, federally insured home equity conversion mortgages offer an outside-the-box income option for those 62 and older.

  By Charles Rawl, CFP®, RICP® Published 8 April 20

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  The Pandemic Gives Borrowers a Break on Rates

  credit & debt Low rates reduce the cost of mortgages and other loans.

  By Sandra Block Published 3 April 20

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  11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020

  unemployment Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your own financial health in 2020, too.

  By Rocky Mengle Published 31 March 20

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  Low Interest Rates Reduce the Cost of Mortgages

  real estate Interest rate reductions triggered by the coronavirus crisis can create money-saving opportunities for mortgage shoppers.

  By Mark Solheim Published 19 March 20

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  Using a Construction Loan to Build Your Retirement Dream Home

  retirement Construction loans operate a little differently than a typical home mortgage, so you need to know a couple of things: like what's the difference between a construction-to-permanent loan and a stand-alone construction loan.

  By Rick Bechtel Published 24 October 19

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  How You Can 'TAP' into Home Equity to Help Keep Your Retirement Stable

  real estate When used judiciously, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, can be a tool to help retirees control their taxes and can serve as a potential backstop when unexpected expenses hit.

  By Pete Lang, Investment Adviser Representative Published 8 October 19

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  Unconventional Mortgage Loans Are Making a Comeback

  loans Lenders are making it easier to get loans, but a repeat of the housing crisis isn’t in the cards.

  By Patricia Mertz Esswein Published 3 October 19

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  Should a Widow Pay Off Her Mortgage?

  real estate For some people who lose their spouse, it could make perfect sense. For others, not so much. Here's how to judge what could be a prudent approach in this stressful and confusing time.

  By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published 5 September 19

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  Tips for Dealing with Debt in Retirement

  debt Savvy financial moves and strategic belt-tightening can tame even the most fearsome debt loads and help put retirees' golden years back in the black.

  By Eleanor Laise Published 30 August 19

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