Financial & Legal

What About My House?

ArticlesArticles collapse allexpand all

collapse expand

When to Move: Transitioning from Home to Facility

When does homecare stop fitting the bill? This question is faced by many and here's the rub—many people are reticent to move out of their home. I have come across...Read entire article »

collapse expand

Reverse Mortgages Explained

What Is A Reverse Mortgage A reverse mortgage is a unique financial tool that allows seniors to access the equity in their homes. The reverse mortgage loan requires no monthly...Read entire article »

collapse expand

6 Most Commonly Asked Reverse Mortgage Questions

How does a reverse mortgage work? A reverse mortgage allows seniors to access their home's equity. Lenders pay the homeowner—and the homeowner has no payments due as long as...Read entire article »

collapse expand

10 Ways to Save Money on Energy Costs

Paying for senior care is no easy task—especially if you don’t have long-term care insurance. If you currently pay for your parents’ care or if you live on your own...Read entire article »

collapse expand

10 Ways to Save Money on Food Costs

My grammy knows best when it comes to saving money. While other women splurge on potholders, she uses the leftover fabric from pants she hemmed to avoid getting burned. When...Read entire article »

Expert ColumnsExpert Columns collapse allexpand all

collapse expand

8 Tips for Hiring a Great Real Estate Agent

Recently I wrote an article entitled “How to Hire a Realtor Who Specializes in Working with Seniors.” Once you’ve decided whether you want to work with a realtor who...Read entire article »

collapse expand

How to Hire a Realtor Who Specializes in Working with Seniors

With the graying of America, small business is already trying to capitalize on the increase of aging baby boomers. Many service-driven businesses have concocted designations that signify they “specialize”...Read entire article »

collapse expand

My Mom Needs to Move…I Think!

It happens every year, starting the week after Thanksgiving: adult children migrate home to spend time with their parents and see signs that their parents are aging. Sometimes the signs...Read entire article »

collapse expand

Thinking of Selling Your House? Read this First!

Should I Sell My House? This is frequently the most significant financial decision faced by many seniors—or by family caregivers. Often the impetus is that a person’s cost of care...Read entire article »

Tools/ChecklistsTools & Checklists collapse allexpand all

collapse expand

Step 1 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Touring Checklist

Not sure what to look for when touring an assisted living facility? Wish you had someone to show you how? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to develop an easy-to-use...Read entire article »

collapse expand

Step 4 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility: Moving Day Checklist

Make your moving day hassle-free. Download Gilbert Guide’s Step 4 of Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility Checklist: Moving Day.    The file is in a pdf format. You will...Read entire article »