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Are Reverse Mortgages as Bad as They Seem? with Harlan Accola

Are reverse mortgages misunderstood financial traps, or can they be strategic tools for secure retirements?

In this episode, Ken New speaks with Harlan Accola, National Reverse Mortgage Director at Movement Mortgage and a seasoned expert in reverse mortgages, about the often misunderstood world of reverse mortgages. They explore how these financial tools have evolved and how they can potentially benefit retirees by tapping into home equity without losing the house. Despite the stigma often associated with them, Ken and Harlan reveal the facts from personal and professional perspectives, offering insights into how reverse mortgages can fit into a comprehensive retirement strategy.

Harlan discusses:ย 

  • (02:36) What reverse mortgages and their potential benefits are
  • (05:06) The shift in reverse mortgage regulations and how they provide tax-free income
  • (12:31) How reverse mortgages can aid cash flow and reduce tax burdens
  • (17:06) Using home equity as a proactive financial planning tool
  • (26:29) The importance of involving family in financial decisions
  • And more

Consider reverse mortgages part of your financial toolkit, evaluating their fit with your overall plan. Tune in to learn how these loans might open new avenues in your retirement planning.

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A reverse mortgage is just thatโ€”you put money into your house, and it allows you to take some of the money out safely without losing your house and without selling it.

Harlan AccolaNational Reverse Mortgage Director @ Movement Mortgage

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National Reverse Mortgage Director @ Movement Mortgage

Harlan Accola

Mark Miller has spent over 30 years in the tax and financial services industry helping his clients grow and protect their wealth. He has worked with hundreds of Business Owners, Physicians, Executives and High-Net-Worth clients cutting their taxes significantly. He helps them grow and protect their business and retirement assets in good times and bad. Plus, preserve long-lasting family legacies.

Mark is also a best-selling author, having written several books on personal finance. His latest book, The Tax-Free Business Owner teaches business owners how to zero out their taxes, just like many Fortune 500 firms.

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Ken New

Ken New brings more than 25 years of financial industry experience and expertise. Ken began his financial career as a manager at John Hancock in 1991. Today Ken is the founder & owner of Pinnacle Financial Wealth Management, a private financial firm dedicated to providing holistic financial management and proactive tax strategies to high net-worth individuals, CPAโ€™s, fellow advisors, and attorneys. He has such a unique and wide range of expertise in the financial industry that he is a member of the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table and a past officer of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Planners. As a team based consultant, Ken collaborates with both local and national experts within an exclusive Virtual Family Office model to provide a holistic approach to full financial planning. Kenโ€™s dedication to full financial planning allows him to provide more value and increases client satisfaction. Ken is dedicated to discovering options for income and retirement planning with a definitive strategy to reduce taxes. Ken New is the host of the Proactive Tax Strategies Podcast where he showcases many unique tax mitigation strategies and retirement topics.

Explore how a reverse mortgage could enhance your retirement strategyโ€”tap into your home equity safely and create new financial possibilities today.

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