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NewRetirement.com Launches New Reverse Mortgage Calculator for Seniors
NewRetirement.com Launches New Reverse Mortgage Calculator for Seniors
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2010
NewRetirement.com , a retirement information and advocacy company, has released a new reverse mortgage calculator for seniors and their relatives. The new calculator is available both direct to consumers on the NewRetirement.com website and for use on other websites in the form of a widget.
The calculator first screens user input to confirm eligibility for reverse mortgages. Then, after determining eligibility for those that qualify, the calculator shows a market based estimate of the size reverse mortgage loan the user can expect to receive from a reverse mortgage lender. The reverse mortgage calculator uses homeowners’ ages, value of their homes, and the balance on any mortgages or liens to calculate the estimated loan amount.
Unlike most online reverse mortgage calculators, the NewRetirement calculator uses an average of interest rate margins and program fees from across the industry, giving the homeowner a baseline estimate. This baseline can be used to compare with individual reverse mortgage offerings from various lenders in their area.
The calculator gives results for both HECM fixed-rate reverse mortgages, and adjustable-rate reverse mortgages. It also gives the homeowners a breakdown of how they can select to receive the loan, either in the form of lump sum payments, monthly payments, or as a line of credit.
The calculator is easily accessed on the NewRetirement website’s reverse mortgage section. To assist other websites provide their visitors with a quick reverse mortgage loan assessment, the tool is available for free and easily installed on any other website as a “widget”. Website administrators interested in learning more about the NewRetirement reverse mortgage calculator widget can visit the widget demonstration page or contact NewRetirement at 877-631-4007, or by email via the contact form on the NewRetirement website.
About NewRetirement LLC: NewRetirement.com, founded in 2004, is a retirement information and advocacy website that visited by hundreds of thousands of seniors each month. The website is dedicated to providing detailed and balanced information on the financial tools and options available to seniors in or nearing retirement. NewRetirement.com’s corporate headquarters is located at 100 Pine St, Suite 590, San Francisco, California 94111. Paul Lowrey, Director of Marketing, can be reached at 415-373-0311.
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Site Offers Retirement Information and Strategies for Older Boomers, Seniors and Retirees
Site Offers Retirement Information and Strategies for Older Boomers, Seniors and Retirees
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 30, 2007
The best destination for older boomers, seniors and retirees has been updated to offer information on finding a job and funding retirement.
More and more Americans are finding the soaring costs of health care in their retirement years is forcing them to continue working longer than they anticipated, whether it be a part-time, full-time, or temporary job or project assignment.
The nonprofit Employee Benefit Research Institute has put the cost of health care during retirement for a 65-year-old couple retiring in 2006 at $ 444,000 if they live to be 90.
Other estimates show an average expenditure of $ 242,000 during the remainder of their lifetimes. Few retirees have planned for this expense and must either find a job to supplement their income or substantially reduce their planned retirement lifestyle.
“Retirees and people approaching retirement need to plan. Factors like retirement age, lifestyle, future health care needs, life expectancy and inflation should all be taken into account,” said Art Koff, author and retirement expert. “UltimateRetirementUniversity.com provides excellent information for both funding retirement as well finding employment.”
The book “Invent Your Retirement: Resources for the Good Life” provides information in a number of areas concerning retirees, including discounts for seniors, memory loss, purchasing prescription drugs, continuing education, starting a business, living longer and better, assisted living and long-term care insurance, housing options, and how and where to volunteer.
For online seminars covering funding your retirement and finding employment and a free copy of “Invent Your Retirement: Resources for the Good Life,” visit http://www.UltimateRetirementUniversity.com.
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Ultimate Retirement University located in Chicago, Ill., was established to help those planning their retirement and retirees by providing information on a wide variety of subjects of interest to older Americans. Founder/author Art Koff delivers retirement strategies and provides sound reference materials of great value to older boomers, seniors and retirees.
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Ageless Internet-Internet Basics for Boomers and Seniors
Ageless Internet-Internet Basics for Boomers and Seniors
Ageless Internet simplifies navigation of the wondrous World Wide Web. For Boomers and Seniors, this book will benefit anyone who has stood on the cyber sidelines too long. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the 21st century? Relax, the solution is in reach.
Ageless Internet-Internet Basics for Boomers and Seniors
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Seniors Housing Communities Embrace Brain Fitness Centers
Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 8, 2008
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is releasing today a Special Issue Brief that describes the use of computerized brain fitness tools being offered to seniors housing residents as part of comprehensive wellness initiatives. The Brief was prepared for ASHA by Alvaro Fernandez, co-founder and CEO of SharpBrains, a recognized thought leader in the growing science-based brain fitness market.
The 15-page report, entitled ”Brain Fitness Centers in Senior Housing: A Field in the Making,” provides an overview of the brain fitness field with four case studies that shed light on the use of brain fitness centers in seniors housing communities, including those operated by Senior Star Living of Tulsa, OK, Belmont Village Senior Living of Houston, TX, and Erickson Retirement Communities of Catonsville, MD.
In releasing the Special Issue Brief, David Schless, ASHA’s President, noted, “This report truly underscores how cutting-edge technology and science are being used to enhance the lives of seniors. It is particularly exciting to contemplate the enormous potential impact that computerized cognitive assessments and training can have for seniors housing residents.” According to the author, Alvaro Fernandez, “This is the very first publication in the field of brain fitness to address specific considerations related to seniors housing, expanding on our general market report released earlier this year. It is very conceivable that the early and enthusiastic adaptation of cognitive fitness, supported by the solid measurement of outcomes reported in the Brief, will help to transform the way in which the general population perceives seniors housing.”
A limited number of copies of the Special Issue Brief are available for purchase at ASHA’s online bookstore at www.seniorshousing.org and at www.sharpbrains.com .
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) was created in 1991 by a number of leading seniors housing providers seeking an effective voice on Capitol Hill. Today, ASHA’s membership has grown to 350 companies that develop, operate, and finance the entire spectrum of seniors housing. ASHA’s membership owns and/or manages more than 600,000 units of senior apartments, independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities. Over the years, ASHA’s members have come to rely on the Association for its expertise in three key areas – federal advocacy; seniors housing research; and networking and exchange of strategic business information. For more information, visit www.seniorshousing.org or call (202) 237-0900.
SharpBrains is a market research and advisory services firm devoted to helping retirement communities, health providers, investors, universities and policymakers understand and participate in the emerging brain fitness field through a variety of market intelligence products and services. In March 2008, the firm published the first market report covering the category, titled ”The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2008.” SharpBrains.com, the firm’s educational website, is an acclaimed source of brain research and cognitive fitness information and resources. The site is a member of Scientific American Partner Network. For more information, visit www.sharpbrains.com or call (415) 318-3467.
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It’s All Free For Seniors!
It’s All Free For Seniors!
Here Are Thousands Of Little-known Give-aways For People Over 55.
It’s All Free For Seniors!
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Swimming For Seniors: A Lifetime Sport
Swimming For Seniors: A Lifetime Sport
Swimming can not only be called a lifetime sport but also the perfect exercise. Water exercise classes and lap swimming provide a great alternative exercise for baby boomers, older adults, and seniors. Learn how to start today!
Swimming For Seniors: A Lifetime Sport
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Impact of Medicare Physician Payment on Seniors
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You may be thinking that June gloom is an expression to describe the weather in otherwise sunny Southern California. However, in the not-so-sunny world of Medicare it might be used to describe how Medicare physicians are feeling since Congress has once again averted a 21% pay cut to physicians by implementing a six-month fix.
Even though the Senate finally passed a bill rescinding the 21% cut and adding a 2.2% increase for Medicare payments, the action came too late to stop the first reduced Medicare payments to doctors from the scheduled 21.3% cut that went into effect June 1. Plus now the bill has to go back to the House for final approval.
“What this does,” says Alan Weinstock, an insurance broker at www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com, “is put a temporary hold on physician payments.” In this case there was both a temporary hold, and then a reduced payment.
Physicians React to the Medicare Cut
While there has not been the threatened mass exodus of physicians opting out of Medicare, many are making some changes.
A May online survey of more than 9,000 physicians conducted by the American Medical Association (AMA) found that about 17% of all physicians who accept Medicare patients are restricting the number of Medicare beneficiaries they see. More than 30% of respondents who were identified as primary care physicians said they limit their Medicare patient load. For both sets of physicians, the top two reasons they cited were that Medicare rates were too low and that the constant threat of cuts made Medicare an unreliable payer.
Medicare Beneficiaries are Impacted by the Medicare Cut, Too
This ping-ponging between cutting and raising physician Medicare payments can make for uncertainty for seniors. The AMA likened it to playing Russian roulette with seniors’ health care.
In fact, a December 2007 Medicare Payment Advisory Commission reported that:
30% of Medicare patients indicated trouble in finding a new primary care physician;
25% indicated trouble getting timely appointments for preventive care and chronic conditions;
Nearly 20% indicated trouble getting timely appointments for illness or injury.
And this information is nearly three years old. “So, of course, the concern is that things aren’t getting any better for seniors,” notes Alan, “especially those who are just nearing the age of 65 and looking to sign up for Medicare for the first time.”
That is why it is important for those new to Medicare to begin the process early. There is a seven-month period in which to sign up for Medicare. It spans from three months before the month in which you turn 65 to three months after the month in which you turn 65.
And for current or soon-to-be Medicare patients who are looking for the best place to shop and compare Medicare supplement insurance plans, it is easy to get all the information they need just by visiting http://www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com.
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Victor Ben is a expert writer who has years of experience in writing article, technical reviews regarding Medicare Insurance, Medigap Insurance California and Best Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plans.
Seniors Choose To Take Free Online College Courses
Many seniors and retirees have reported spending free time in the classroom, and in many instances they can now participate in courses for free. Credits toward degrees aren’t typically a part of free …
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