retirement planning Archives

Mar92021

When To Apply For Social Security Retirement Benefits By Age

Updated: 3/24/2025 When Can You Apply For Social Security Retirement Benefits? The full retirement age (or “normal” retirement age) is currently 66, however, you can start collecting your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. You won’t get the full amount you would be entitled to at your full retirement age, but under…

Jul162020

Is a Reverse Mortgage a Good Idea? Pros and Cons to Consider

As part of our elder law and long-term care planning practice, we often recommend a reverse mortgage to our clients. And we are often met with resistance. One of the most common misconceptions about reserve mortgages is that if someone obtains this type of mortgage, all hope of ever having any equity to pass to…