Today's economy has proven financially challenging for many investors, and seniors are no exception. Reverse mortgages enable these seniors to turn their home equity into cash without loan payments and without risk of losing their home. This government-insured financial tool is exploding in popularity. Reverse Mortgage Essentials explains the basics of a reverse mortgage using easy-to-understand terminology and examples. The book then introduces several valuable planning strategies made possible by the use of reverse mortgages.