Show Notes
What is a reverse mortgage? Is it a good fit for your retirement plan? Learn the ins and outs of reverse mortgage products and get informed about the right conversations to have when planning for a comfortable retirement. Join our expert Steven Ranson FCPA, FCA, President and CEO of HomeEquity Bank, for an in-depth look into how a reverse mortgage can be an option to consider when wishing to maintain a certain post-retirement lifestyle that includes being able to remain in your family home. Additional resources:
CPA Canada’s Financial Literacy Resources Reverse mortgages- Financial Consumer Agency of Canada HomeEquity Bank Home Run - The Reverse Mortgage Advantage Book Wealth Professional Article on Rethinking Estate Planning
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