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Ever hear an expert review on a news segment or talk show? The experts might recommend a number of products and claim they’ve tried out the products themselves — and they’re experts appearing on reputable programs — so they must know what they’re talking about, right? Since they’re portrayed as independent reviewers, you may be more likely to believe what they say.

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that lets you convert a portion of the equity in your home into cash. Here are some frequently asked questions about this new way that seniors can gain increased financial security.

Q. I am a skeptic who believes that alcoholics can’t learn to quit drinking. Aren’t success rates from treatment programs overblown? My father drank until his last days, and there were a lot of incidents that should have motivated him to quit.

The devastation caused by the massive earthquake in Nepal and the Katmandu Valley region has left many people asking how they can help. According to the U.S. government agency USAID, the best way to help those affected is to make a monetary donation to aid efforts.