Reverse mortgages have been around for years. But they're getting a new spin: Some senior homeowners are tapping into their home equity to "bridge the gap" until the time they're ready to apply for Social Security benefits. However, an independent consumer agency — the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — cautions retirees against using this strategy. A recent CFPB report claims that … [Read more...] about Report Warns Retirees about Potential Downsides of Reverse Mortgages