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RET-15DO003-002 - Elderly Woman Smiling

 

Case Study #1    
“House Rich, Cash Poor = Poverty Lifestyle”


 

 

 

 

Situation: 

  • Single woman, 76 years old 
  • Primary residence is paid off
  • Value of Home = $1,000,000
  • Annual Income = $20,000 [Social Security and ex-spouse’s pension]
  • Liquid Assets = $7500
  • IRA = $15,000
  • Desires to leave her two adult children the home free and clear

 Challenges: 

  • Insufficient Income to enjoy desired retirement lifestyle
  • No liquidity for emergencies, travel or health care
  • Does not want to sell home and relocate/downsize
  • Capital Gains issues if home is sold [14-25% total tax]
  • Will not qualify to borrow money on her own home

Solutions:

My Retirement Coach will provide a way to safely reposition her home equity to provide:

  • The emotional security of staying in her home and avoid relocation
  • Additional income to enhance her retirement lifestyle for the rest of her life
  • Safe, guaranteed Side Fund to pay monthly mortgage for the rest of her life.
  • If she is insurable, an effective, tax-free strategy to pay off the mortgage for her heirs at death
  • Excellent liquidity in safe, guaranteed Side Fund that could pay off mortgage at any time during her life [ HOME IS PAID OFF ON PAPER! ]
  • Control of the Equity in home
  • Assurance of keeping an asset that will continue to grow over time for her heirs
  • NO INCREASE IN MONTHLY EXPENSES


 

 

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