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People entering, nearing, or in retirement are all wondering how they are going to make their retirement nest eggs last as long as they do. Studies show that the main fear that people have in retirement is running out of money. Add to that the reality that the rules for retirement have changed; government regulations have both helped and hindered those who are retiring. For many in the Boomer generation, it will be a challenge to make the money last without having to adhere to an unpleasant budget. To survive and thrive in retirement in the coming years requires new thinking and a clear understanding of the options open to retirees. One of these options is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or what most people know as reverse mortgages. This advancement was signed into law by President Reagan in 1988 as a way to provide homeowners the opportunity to raise funds from their home equity while continuing to enjoy living in their homes. The concept of reverse mortgages has been misunderstood and misapplied by many since that time and finally a book has arrived that thoroughly explores this concept in a detailed, yet readable manner. In What's the Deal with Reverse Mortgages?, Shelley Giordano, an expert of reverse mortgages and member of the Longevity Task Force, a group of thought leaders in retirement portfolio theory, has written a book that discusses the significant improvements made by HUD/FHA to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM.) Over the years, and most notably in 2015, HUD has improved consumer safeguards, and reduced acquisition costs for those wishing to use their housing wealth in a controlled and strategic pattern. Shelley has brought together thought leaders and experts to write a book that applies sound analysis to demonstrate that the prudent and conservative use of housing wealth, accessed via the modern HECM, can have a profound positive effect on our other assets and our ability to generate income for retirement. This book debunks the hoary old myths attached to reverse mortgages. It explains how the HECM has evolved to meet the needs of the Boomer generation. And most importantly, it explains how to evaluate your housing wealth in the early years of retirement, and why you should never wait and pray by deferring a reverse mortgage as a last resort. Reading this book will provide you with a full understanding of reverse mortgages to see beyond the current sales and advertising tactics related to the product allowing you to discuss the best options with your adviser, banker and family. It's the definitive book on reverse mortgages!

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Shelley has been a pioneer in reverse mortgage lending, having begun her career almost two decades ago. After years at home raising her children, she fell into the unlikely world of reverse mortgages. A local lawyer had established his own company, and having seen how adept she was at raising money for charities, thought she would be good with elderly people. From her very first client she was hooked. She, like other originators, witnessed palpable relief at reverse mortgage closings because the clients were able to improve their retirements without having to give up home. In her career at Wells Fargo and MetLife, Shelley assumed many roles in sales and sales management but has been most steadfast in her commitment to education and ethical lending. She has pursued a long-standing interest in how to integrate housing wealth into the context of a holistic financial plan. Accordingly, she has spoken on reverse mortgage lending at retirement income planning conferences, and for organizations such as NRLMLA, ABA and NAHB. She speaks frequently on the radio and appeared live on CNNfinancial. She has been a regular participant at industry events and specializes in bringing together reverse mortgage lenders with other financial services experts. Shelley developed a series of calculators that demonstrate the effect of using a reverse mortgage in retirement planning. She authored, through partnership with the American CE Institute, an advanced course, Housing Wealth in Retirement, that teachers throughout the country use to instruct financial planners, CPAs, attorneys, and insurance professionals. She mentors and coaches elite loan officers throughout the country who have participated in her comprehensive training program, and who have committed to strict ethical standards. Her consulting firm, Longevity View Associates, provides expertise in education, marketing and sales to both lenders and firms associated with retirement income. Today, Shelley chairs the non-profit Funding Longevity Task Force. This team of researchers, gerontologists, financial planning practitioners, and lenders is devoted to helping Boomers understand how powerful their housing wealth could in planning for a more secure retirement.

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