I was in a meeting last week when the subject of reverse mortgages surfaced. One of the participants at the table was considering "a reverse" for her mother who needed cash to stay in her home.

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If you're getting a divorce but are reluctant to sell your home or can't afford to buy out your spouse's half, a reverse mortgage could be a solution.