All articles tagged: “Seniors”

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The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens’ Home Sharing Program Helps Older People Avoid Debt

NYFSC Helps Seniors with Home Sharing Program

The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) is a nonprofit organization that helps the elderly maintain financial and... read more »

Adam West

By: Adam West • 12/3/20

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JASA Provides Older Adults in New York City with Resources to Manage Finances, Meet Medical Needs, and Remain in the Community

JASA: Helping Older Adults in NYC Remain in the Community

Elderly adults can face distinct challenges as they grow older and adjust to changes in their incomes and lifestyles. For seniors... read more »

Matt Walker

By: Matt Walker • 6/18/19

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A Study of How a Reverse Mortgage Works & Who’s Using Them

A Study of How Reverse Mortgages Work & Who’s Using Them

As with the 8-track players and parachute pants popular during their heyday, the company pension is mostly history. As a result, many modern... read more »

Brittney Mayer

By: Brittney Mayer • 5/8/18

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Retiring with Debt: National Bureau of Economic Research Paper Illuminates a Recent Phenomenon in the Aftermath of the Great Recession

NBER Research Shows Older Americans Are Increasingly in Debt

Retirement has traditionally been referred to as one’s Golden Years — a time when people can enjoy the fruits of their labor. But... read more »

Kristine Crane

By: Kristine Crane • 9/14/17

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10 Best Financial Resources for Seniors

10 Best Financial Resources for Seniors

The news is filled with scams and hoaxes that take advantage of older folks and their hard-earned savings. It’s unfortunate and unfair, but... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 9/10/14

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More Seniors are Carrying More Debt

More Seniors are Carrying More Debt

According to a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis, Americans aged 65 and older are carrying far more debt than they were... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 2/20/14

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Middle-Income Americans Over 50 Have More Debt Than Younger Americans

Middle-Income Americans Over 50 Have More Debt Than Younger Americans

Are you still asking your parents for money? What about your grandparents? They may be more broke than you. A recent study shows middle-income... read more »

Laura Slawny

By: Laura Slawny • 8/26/13

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5 Credit Tips for Retirees

5 Credit Tips for Retirees

We all want to keep our current lifestyle when we retire, but pension and social security may not be enough, especially if you have outstanding... read more »

Laura Slawny

By: Laura Slawny • 7/31/13