“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 and television personality She became a leading voice in personal finance through her bestselling books and syndicated TV show, where she offered straightforward advice on budgeting, investing, and debt management. Her blunt, no-nonsense approach made financial literacy accessible to everyday Americans.