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| AARP -
American Association of Retired Persons. The toll free telephone number is: 800-209-8085 (local 202-434-6082).
Borrowers facing foreclosure, or other similar emergencies, may call: 202-434-6051. Counselors are available from Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 12:00 am (midnight) Eastern time. |
| http://www.aarp.org/ |
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| AMERICAN SOCIETY ON AGING -
A network of professionals in the field of aging provides education and information on the latest developments. |
| http://www.asaging.org |
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| BENEFITS CHECKUP -
This Web site offers a quick, confidential and free service to help you identify public programs for which you may be eligible and connects you to federal and state programs. |
| http://www.benefitscheckup.org |
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| BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU -
The BBB has been helping to solve consumer and business problems for almost 100 years. Its mission is to foster honest relationships, grow consumer confidence and encourage an ethical business environment. |
| http://www.bbb.org |
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| ELDERCARE LOCATOR -
Find services and programs in your area. |
| http://www.eldercare.gov |
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| FINANCIAL LONG TERM CARE -
This Web site offers planning tools and fact sheets to educate you and your family about how to plan ahead. |
| http://www.financinglongtermcare.umn.edu |
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| FIRST GOVERNMENT FOR SENIORS -
This site provides online access to government information and services of interest to seniors. |
| http://www.seniors.gov |
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| GRANDKIDS AND ME -
This site is dedicated to providing fun-filled meaningful opportunities for grandkids and grandparents. |
| http://www.grandkidsandme.com |
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| GRANDPARENTS MAGAZINE -
A fun grandparent site with city guides, articles, coloring pages, songs and product reviews along with electronic newsletter. |
| http://www.grandparentsmagazine.net |
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| NATIONAL CARE PLANNING COUNCIL -
This organization is comprised of a national alliance of eldercare advisers and facilities that provide educational support and resources regarding issues of long-term care, including planning and implementation of assistance. |
| http://www.longtermcarelink.net/ncpc.htm |
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| NATIONAL REVERSE MORTGAGE LENDERS ASSOCIATION (NRMLA) -
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., this advocacy group fulfills several roles. It serves as the voice for lenders and investors, helps educate consumers about reverse mortgages, and promotes reverse mortgage and seniors' issues via media outlets. |
| http://www.nrmla.org |
| http://www.reversemortgage.org/ |
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| SENIOR DISCOUNTS -
This site provides the most complete and accurate listing of all senior-related discounts for goods and services throughout the U.S. |
| http://www.seniordiscounts.com |
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| THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE AGING -
This nonprofit agency helps improve the health of seniors through education and awareness programs implemented in conjunction with communities, churches, consumer groups, leaders of academia, business, labor and local government agencies. |
| http://www.ncoa.org |
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| THE NATIONAL RESOURCE ON SUPPORTIVE HOUSING ANS HOME MODIFICATION -
Find tips on how to assess home safety for elders and funding for home modifications. |
| http://www.homemods.org |
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| U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) -
This link goes directly to information regarding Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM), the official name of reverse mortgage loans. |
| http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/hecmhome.cfm |
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| FEDERAL TRADE COMISSION (FTC) - The FTC deals with issues that touch the economic life of every American. It is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. |
| http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea13.shtm |
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| SENIOR JOURNAL -
Today's Reverse Mortgage News and Information for Senior Citizens |
| http://www.seniorjournal.com/ReverseMortgage.htm |
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| CBS NEWS Oct. 10, 2007 - Reverse Mortgages Are Hot |
| http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/03/21/national/main681851.shtml |
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| CNN MONEY February 22, 2000 - |
| http://money.cnn.com/2000/02/22/senior_living/q_retire_mortgage/ |
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| NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (NEA) - Reverse Mortgages
It Might Be Right for You or Your Parents |
| http://www.nea.org/money/pf020913.html |
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| LOCAL HOUSING COUNCELING AGENCIES - These agencies are not necessarily approved by AARP. They are approved by HUD, and may also provide face-to-face or telephone counseling. |
| http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hecm/rmtopten.cfm |
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| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNCELING - The toll free telephone number is: 866-698-6322. Counselors are available from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm EST Monday through Thursday, and on Fridays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm EST. |
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| MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL - The toll free telephone number is: 877-908-2227. Counselors are available from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm EST Monday through Friday. Lenders may make donations and obtain a sponsor number. If the borrower calls with a sponsor number, counselors are available 24 hours a day. Call the toll free number to learn more. |
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