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‘I don’t think I’ll make it to 80’: I’m 70 and single. Do I take out a reverse mortgage or a home-equity agreement?
A 70-year-old single individual is considering whether to take out a reverse mortgage or a home-equity agreement. They express uncertainty about which financial option to choose.
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