Imagine getting income from your home each month, versus making a monthly mortgage payment. Does it sound too good to be true? A reverse mortgage allows a homeowner of retirement age that has substantial equity to borrow against the value of the home. According to the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association, homeowners 62 and older […]
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Making exercise fun
Many of us make a list of New Year’s resolutions that may or may not be attainable, and all too often people vow to go to the gym or lose weight, both of which are rather vague. According to the Fitness Industry Association, most of the gym members who sign up in January have quit […]
Alternative pain management
The diagnosis of chronic pain has become pervasive in our society. According to a study done in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), nearly 50 million American adults have significant chronic pain or severe pain, or almost 20 percent of adults in the U.S. Chronic pain […]
Gift ideas for pets and people who love them
If you get a kick out of giving your pet a gift, you’re in good company. According to a survey conducted by Rover.com, 95 percent of pet owners said they have purchased a Christmas gift for their pet. Another 61 percent have bought birthday presents for their pets. While the average amount spent is $36, […]
