30 Economical Mistakes a Lot of People Commit

Reverse mortgages prey on older people. Credit: Shutterstock

13. Don’t Take Out a Reverse Mortgage

There are so many commercials on TV that advertise reverse mortgages. This is an opportunity for older people who own their house outright to take a loan out against the deed of their house. Some people choose to do this in case of emergency, or they think it’s a good solution for early retirement. In reality, many older people fall into a trap and end up losing their house.