Getting Your Retirement Money Early -- Without Penalty

Can't wait for your retirement funds? Learn how to get your retirement money early.

Top Seven Tax Deductions for Seniors and Retirees

Your golden years may prove to be more golden if you understand and take advantage of the deductions available to reduce your income taxes each year. Be sure to learn about tax deductions for such things as medical expenses, retirement plan contributions, business and investment expenses, and charitable contributions. And if you don't itemize your taxes, you can take a standard deduction that is higher than for those under age 65.

Starting a Retirement Business

Retirement can be the perfect time to start your own business. Whether you're itching to be your own boss and do things your way or -- like millions of retirees -- you need some extra income, starting a business can help make retirement everything you want it to be. But the key to a successful, fulfilling retirement business is choosing wisely.

Help Your Family Claim Retirement Benefits

There are good reasons to make a record of your retirement accounts. If you ever become incapacitated, the person in charge of your finances will have to manage your accounts for you. After your death, your survivors will want to file claims for any outstanding benefits. Read on to learn what happens to your retirement accounts after your death and how to help family members claim benefits.

Loving Life and Staying Busy in Retirement

Why do some retirees cope with life so much better than others? Part of the answer is fairly obvious: things like getting lots of exercise, keeping busy, and creating strong friendships and family bonds. But something else also seems to be at work. Since I can't quite describe it, I simply call it "love

Tax Deductions for Your Charitable Contributions and Volunteer Work

After retirement (and even before), many people are looking for meaningful ways to spend some of their newly free time and to make a difference in the world -- and volunteer work is often the solution. Of course, volunteer work isn't the only way to help others: If you are fortunate enough to have cash or property to donate, your chartitable giving can fund worthwhile endeavors. Whether you give money, property, or your time, the IRS is willing to give you a little help in the form of tax deductions.

New Restrictions on Reverse Mortgages

The Federal Housing Administration has recently reshaped its most popular reverse mortgage product, the standard fixed-rate Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM).

Can I Loan My Parents Money as a Reverse Mortgage?

An intra-family reverse mortgage on a home is possible and offers many benefits.

Reverse Mortgages for Retirees and Seniors

Learn about reverse mortgages  -- and whether you are a good candidate for one.

Key Steps in Making an Intrafamily Reverse Mortgage Loan

Let’s say you and perhaps other members of your family are interested in setting up a reverse mortgage loan for another family member.