Early claiming reduces spousal amounts

Have you thought about using your home's equity to help you fund a portion of your retirement?

In this episode of Retirement Starts Today, we'll explore a Morningstar article that examines ways to use this supersized emergency fund. If you are ready to start thinking about retirement outside the box, listen to this episode to hear how you can supplement your retirement by using your home equity.

• [1:22] Home equity is seen as a someday asset
• [9:28] Reverse mortgages could be a valuable lifeline
• [14:10] Clarifying the rules surrounding spousal Social Security

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• 2 Ways to Use Home Equity in Retirement

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