“If you can't afford the upkeep of your home, it makes no sense to do a reverse mortgage. You will just end up having to sell eventually when you realize you can't afford the home, and whether you have any equity left after the sale depends on the size of the reverse loan that must be settled.”

American financial advisor, author, and podcast host

Suze Orman is an American financial advisor, author, and podcast host. She is known for founding the Suze Orman Financial Group in 1987 and for bringing her financial advice to a wide audience through television and later podcasting. Her work became widely known through The Suze Orman Show, which aired on CNBC from 2002 to 2015. She is associated with practical guidance on money management and personal finance, delivered in a direct and accessible style.