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Find the Income to Insure Against Retirement Risks

You have probably seen TV commercials recently where:

  1. A retired couple decides to drop their life insurance policy in order to create some extra cash.
  2. An ex-quarterback talks about health insurance to supplement basic Medicare.
  3. A recognizable mustachioed actor touts the advantages of tax-free cash through a reverse mortgage.

Evaluating the products and the companies offering them is absolutely critical before you make any decision. However, the real challenge for you may be whether or not you can find income elsewhere

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