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Reverse Mortgages
(Separate Website)
Information about the most common reverse mortgage plans and the benefits and drawbacks of each plan.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Home Equity Loans: 3 Day Cancellation Rule
(Separate Website)
When you apply for a personal loan and use your home to guarantee repayment, a federal credit law gives you three days to reconsider a signed credit agreement and cancel the deal without penalty. Learn more here.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Home Equity Loans: Borrowers Beware!
(Separate Website)
How to protect yourself against losing your home to abusive lending practices.
By: Federal Trade Commission
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Property Tax Deferrals
(Separate Website)
Information about postponing the payment of property taxes for disabled and senior citizens.
By: Oregon Department of Revenue
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Free Tax Help - Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas Counties
(Separate Website)
CASH Oregon seeks to help low-income families and individuals in the tri-county area from every community and background. They offer free tax preparation with AARP Tax-Aide throughout the year.
By: CASH Oregon
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Free Tax Help - Other Counties
(Separate Website)
AARP Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service available to taxpayers with low- and moderate-income, with special attention to those age 60 and older. Tax preparation sites throughout the state are open from late January to April 15.
By: AARP Tax-Aide
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Elder Law Booklet Information about legal rights and public benefits for seniors.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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