From time to time, I indulge myself with what the popular press has to say on various financial matters. Given the downturn in financial markets over the last few years and its affect on retirement portfolios, attention has turned to the reverse mortgage as a way to provide some measure of financial security to retirees. The press has taken the almost universal stance that the reverse mortgage is "too expensive". I would like to take the contrary view and suggest it is one of the best financial deals going. But first, a little background for the reader.... Continue reading The Reverse Mortgage