retirementincome

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New Career versus Retirement Job

If you are nearing retirement age, you may require extra determination and energy to switch to a new career. While fellow retirees are making travel plans or enjoying additional family time, you may choose to continue to keep working. The question becomes, should I start a second career or take a “retirement job” instead.   […]

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Qualifying for a Mortgage With Retirement Income

It used to be difficult for retirees to borrow, buy, or refinance a mortgage because lenders insisted on seeing their current income – the kind you get from having a job. Thankfully, Freddie Mac has guidelines for lenders that helps them use retirement funds to qualify borrowers for a home loan. When your loan is guaranteed […]

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