Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty
The current financial climate adds a layer of urgency for older homeowners who are still managing home loans. With rising interest rates and persistent economic uncertainty, the safety nets that families once relied upon are being stretched thin. For seniors on fixed incomes, inflation has already driven up the daily cost of living, leaving less room in the budget for unexpected financial shocks. If a household loses one partner’s pension or Social Security income, the remaining spouse may find it nearly impossible to keep
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