Reverse mortgages: Frozen in place
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA
Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director
As Managing Director of the self-funded nonprofit charitable mortgage company, Helping Hands Community Partners, our...
Reverse mortgage answers
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director, Helping Hands Community Partners, Inc.
Information you can trust
As Managing Director of the nonprofit...
Social Security announces 1.6 percent benefit increase for 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the Social Security Administration recently...
Senior housing options education
By Alain Valles, CRMP, CSA, MS, MBA, Nonprofit Charitable Managing Director
Should I stay, or should I go?
To move or age in place? If you...
Are annuities right for you?
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - For decades, people have been buying annuities for a lot of reasons that sounded positive. They are long-term...
Five things to know about Social Security
By Mike Festa, AARP Massachusetts State Director
Social Security is your money — you earned it through a lifetime of hard work. And like most...
Should you declare bankruptcy?
By David Wilkening, Contributing Writer
REGION - If you’re considering bankruptcy, there are a lot of lawyers in Massachusetts who can help. And many offer...
Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword
By Sharon Longo, Contributing Writer
REGION - Having some money set aside may provide a sense of security, but many people often feel insecure when...
Surprenant & Beneski P.C. encourages early estate planning
By Liz Nolan, Contributing Writer
REGION - Learning about power of attorney, trusts, wills and health directives does not need to be overwhelming. The legal...
Properly managing student loan debt is even more important for older borrowers
By Nance Ebert, Contributing Writer
REGION - Student loan debt is a heavy burden for people of all ages. But did you know that borrowers...
