You can’t get a power of attorney to act for someone after they have died, and an existing power of attorney becomes invalid upon the death of the principal—the individual who gave you the right to take certain actions on their behalf. Someone is still going to have to take care of their affairs after … Read more
Definition and Example of the Fair Housing Act The Fair Housing Act is a law enacted in 1968 and has been updated several times since its inception. The law is enforced by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Fair Housing Act prohibits lenders, landlords, sellers, and agents from discriminating against homebuyers … Read more
Reverse mortgages are special types of loans that give older homeowners a way to turn their home equity into a source of income they can use during retirement. When they move out or die, the lender usually takes and sells the home to repay the loan. There are some benefits to reverse mortgages, but there … Read more
US gas prices reached a new record high Tuesday, erasing the modest relief seen in April. Higher oil prices and increasing demand for gas pushed the average national price to $4.37 a gallon, according to data from AAA. As the chart below shows, the average has now surpassed the previous high of $4.33—fallout from Russia’s … Read more