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The reverse mortgage as a retirement lifeline

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Most retirees treat their home equity as a last resort, but a growing body of research suggests that thinking is backward. Used strategically, a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) line of credit can work as a volatility buffer. When the market drops, you can withdraw cash, tax-free, to avoid …

Most retirees treat their home equity as a last resort, but a growing body of research suggests that thinking is backward. Used strategically, a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) line of credit can work as a volatility buffer. When the market drops, you can withdraw cash, tax-free, to avoid …

Most retirees treat their home equity as a last resort, but a growing body of research suggests that thinking is backward. Used strategically, a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) line of credit can work as a volatility buffer. When the market drops, you can withdraw cash, tax-free, to avoid …

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