Tools for financial security in later life
Use these resources to help older adults and their caregivers navigate some of the important decisions that can affect later-life financial security.
Managing debt
|
Title |
Action |
|---|---|
|
Four things older adults need to know about debt collection |
|
|
Seven ways to keep medical debt in check |
|
|
How to manage health care credit cards with deferred interest rates |
|
|
Explanation of Social Security and VA benefit protections from automatic garnishment |
|
|
What to do if you are wrongfully billed for Medicare costs |
Planning for later-life financial security
|
Title |
Action |
|---|---|
|
Planning for Retirement: Before you claim |
|
|
Three tips to keep your retirement plan on track |
|
|
Five things to consider before you collect your Social Security benefits |
|
|
Know your financial adviser |
|
|
Planning for diminished capacity and illness |
|
|
Pension payouts |
|
|
Managing Someone Else’s Money |
Understanding reverse mortgages
|
Title |
Action |
|---|---|
|
What is a reverse mortgage? |
|
|
Considering a reverse mortgage? |
|
|
Reverse mortgages: A discussion guide |
|
|
Reverse mortgage borrowers guide to natural disasters |
|
|
Don’t be misled by reverse mortgage advertising—facts to consider |
|
|
What should I discuss with my housing counselor if I’m thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? |
|
|
Three steps you should take if you have a reverse mortgage |
|
|
Understanding the costs and risks of using a reverse mortgage to delay collecting Social Security |