Category: FINANCE & LEGAL
Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service presents Compassionate Service Awards
Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts appreciates the special care and dedication that frontline healthcare workers provide for their patients and families. In the spirit of compassionate service,...
Read MoreRethinking reverse mortgages – How home equity may improve your financial future
By George A. Downey Skyrocketing prices on just about everything have stressed retirement incomes, depleted savings, and threatened financial security. Additionally, home prices have spiked to historic levels – bad news for...
Read MoreSocial Security services are available anytime, anywhere to serve you better
By Delia De Mello We hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. During this and every season, we want you to know that we are here to serve you. Did you know that our online services are available to help you do business...
Read MoreSenior Living. Senior Solutions. Made Simple.
What you might not have known about reverse mortgages By Korey Welch, Owner of Boom Realtyand Senior Mortgage Broker, Loan Factory A reverse mortgage can offer several advantages, particularly for older homeowners. Here are some...
Read MoreWhy estate planning matters: Insights from a Realtor
By Leon Merian, Compass Realty You may wonder why, as a Realtor, I care about estate planning. At first, it might seem like an unusual connection, but trust me – estate planning and real estate are closely tied, especially when...
Read MoreFamily-owned Duval’s Pharmacy has served the community for generations
Duval’s Pharmacy in Whitman is the kind of business that is rare to find these days – a locally owned, multi-generational family business that puts its customers first.Since 1946, the Duval family has been serving families...
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Vote on Tuesday, November 5, or forever hold thy peace
By Steven V. Dubin It’s not necessarily the economy, stupid. There are numerous issues that concern seniors Similar to any voting bloc – blacks, Jews, women, men – there is not one key issue or opinion. Most groups have a range...
Read MoreFederally insured reverse mortgage provides unique and safe way for older homeowners to use home equity without selling
By George A. Downey Homeowners (62 and older) should consider the potential benefits a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage can provide. Designed for those who want to age in place, this program is unique,...
Read MoreWhy it’s important to check your Social Security earnings history
By Delia De Mello It may have been years or even decades since you thought about how much you earned at your first job. Did you know that you can find out how much you made that first year, or any year you worked and paid Social...
Read MoreThose calls from the IRS aren’t exactly what they seem
By Elizabeth A. Caruso, Esq. Myth or fact? The Internal Revenue Service will call you to inform you that you owe money on your taxes and expect you to give all of your protected information over the phone and make your payment....
Read MoreRetirement Dreams or Nightmares: Scams. Really? You find me interesting on Facebook?
By Steven V. Dubin What? You are an attractive young woman and complete stranger. And you find my Facebook posts interesting? You’d like to “friend” me? You can’t fool me. My Facebook posts of my lunch at the 99 Restaurant or a...
Read MoreHow seniors can escape potential mortgage payment shocks
Unanticipated increases can surprise and potentially threaten senior homeowners By George A. Downey It was not long ago that Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and other adjustable-rate mortgages recently experienced...
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