I see that Tom Selleck is now hawking Reverse Mortgages. Too bad he has stooped that low to do this. I like him a lot, but he has lost my respect for this advertising.
I lost all respect for Fred Thompson when he did the same thing, and as for Henry Winckler, he's a moron as far as I'm concerned, although he doesn't shill for Reverse Mortgages anymore as far as I know.

I was more disappointed with Mr. Selleck a few years back with his disregard of the water conservation issue in his town.

Same reaction here. I'm surprised that he needs that money.

Did, "Blue Bloods" get cancelled?

Sad but true.......actors follow the $$$$......Whether they actually believe in the product or not.......I.....Don't buy products from advertisements....I buy from research......And.....No way in H@!! am I going to mortgage my paid for house

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Remember that "actors" are just that, actors. I have no idea why the media and some of the public see them as any smarter than the rest of us. If anything, they live in a bubble.

The thing about Selleck and conserving water. He had his trucked in from elsewhere. Selleck broke no rules or laws and legally purchased that water and having it trucked in. Nobody lost anything at all. Selleck can afford it-so why not?

The amount of money they most have agreed to pay him for those ads would probably give us all heart attacks! It must be astronomical!

The amount of money that actors, pro athletes make is often very little compared to the endorsements they get paid for. More than some 3rd world countries!

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...I'm more disappointed with Terry Bradshaw raking in money scaring old people about Shingles...

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He's skeered me too-and I aint 50 yet? Reason being-my bro-in-law had it about 15 years ago-and I saw how badly it effected him.

Alex Trebek for Colonial Penn...Peyton Manning for Nationwide...That pasty white bimbo for Progressive...Anyone who does Capitol One credit cards.

So what have you got against reverse mortgage?

My wife and I have no one to leave the house to when we pass, so what's wrong with a RM?

We get the $ now and YOU, if we leave it to you, have to pay it off or the house will be sold to pay it off.

Why should we care if you don't get as much of a freebie as you expected?

Bob

"Alex Trebek for Colonial Penn...Peyton Manning for Nationwide...That pasty white bimbo for Progressive...Anyone who does Capitol One credit cards."
My favorite spokesperson was Bob Dole for Viagra.

I have mixed feelings about reverse mortgages. They are definitely a bad deal, but some people who really need cash income may have no other options - sort of like payday loans and car title loans (well, maybe not quite as bad as those). The real concern is for those people who don't fully understand what they are getting into, especially how much the front-end costs are. In any event, I certainly wouldn't take Tom Sellick's, Fred Thompson's or Henry Winkler's word for it.

Less the clown in the suit, you have to like these guys...

I've been taking Ambien trying to keep from losing sleep over this situation.

I am not understanding why reverse mortgages are such a terrible thing to be involved with.

I would agree for most people its likely not the best option but i could see some scenarios where it might be the best option for that person. Especially people with no relatives, poor credit,no income, etc.

If you have no one to leave it to and don't want to spend all your savings trying to stay there the rest of your life?

I am not necessarily for them i just am not understanding the issue.

As to celebrity endorsements, I think Rachel at card services sounds HOT!! She keeps calling trying to help me lower my rates, what a doll! I keep asking her to marry me, but all I get is somebody with a foreign accent that hangs up. Story of my life!

LOL

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Well, even over the hill, not in demand for TV or movie, actors have to make a living. Commercials is one way to do that...and....NEWS FLASH...FILM AT 6:00.....many seniors, who have no children or grandchildren can benefit from a reverse mortgage it all depends on the circumstances and the value of the home.

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I hope it works for you? Me? I dont even yawn.

Truthfully , Selleck probably looked at it as just another job , no more -- no less ! Joe Nameth comes to mind , what was it he was advertising ? I read everything from pop corn makers to pantyhose . Everybody still loved him .

I am available for adoption. I am well past the puppy stage, I'm housebroken, and I have my own toys.

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If she's the one im thinking about? she modled bikinis??/

Yep! It was the contractor he used that had issues. This wouldn't have even been news if it wasn't for his name attached to it. He hired a contractor to bring in water. The contractor decided to do that

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I don't understand the problem. Are reverse mortgages somehow forced onto people? If they know the end result it's their choice and not for you to like or dislike. Dont like it? Don't use it. And yes Selleck probably saw it as just a job.

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I don't think so, Ringo.

Hey, I didn't say we wanted to adopt anyone, just that the RM may be great for someone like us. (We might consider adoption if you send us your financial statement and a new car first).

We have great credit, wife has good income, I have good retirement income. But we could always use more.

So why not suck as much of the equity out of the house as we can. Spend it like drunken sailors and let whomever we leave our home to either pay the RM off, or hope the house brings enough over the RM to give him/her some free money?

Why, I ask, do we care what the fees are? We ain't paying nuttin-we are just taking.
We get the money, no one asks us to pay one nickel back.

Of course if we didn't like the house, we'd be better off selling it, but then we'd have to move, find another house, etc.

With a RM we just get money, and have to stay in the house till we die. That's been kind of our plan all along.

Bob

Ringo--you are not washing it down with enough Jack Daniels.

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I am far more disgusted with Bill Ruger's betrayal, yet it hardly gets mentioned.

Tom S is doing nothing wrong. He is advertising for a service; if you don't want it, don't buy it.

I think you meant GKC?? but I AM in the market for another set of parents.

Money? what's money? been so long I was thinking of pairing with Jake (Cowpokes) in rustling horses and cattle.

Im fresh out but, does anyone here have a keg of Pistol? That was Daniel Boones favorite drink. Its called "Pistol" because-after drinking a mug full, you will be able to walk as far as a pistol shoots (in those days)

I was responding to your post about the modeling of bikinis.

The next sentence was to GKC, and hoping the car is soon to be on the way.


Bob

It is. I just need your banking information and credit card numbers, with all passwords, so I can send you the money to make the title transfer.

Uhhhh, maybe not, GKC.

There you were, right on top of the list of who we might leave the house to. Then you come off like some scammer.

Very disappointed.

I don't see the problem with Selleck promoting reverse mortgages.

Ronald Reagan shilled for a soap powder and an electric company.

What's wrong with a man earning a living and providing for his family?

Aw, man...

For the people it's aimed at, a reverse mortgage is a terrible financial decision. I expect most of them have built their lives on terrible financial decisions. For some, I imagine it could be a life saver. The product wouldn't exist were there not a market for it.

If he starts hawking timeshares; let me know.

they low ball the price off your house get you to sign a contract . Then you pay your taxes late or insurance late they foreclose on you. Ok what if you live the 30 years. Then they foreclose on you and throw you in the street . It sounds terrible they take advantage of elderly people i hate that commercial add and i did lose respect for those actors pushing that bad deal.

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I tend to ignore most commercials especially the insurance company ones that are targeted to individuals with single digit IQs. Having said that, I get a kick out of" Peyton in the morning" commercials in that cheasy housecoat.

I think I'll get a reverse mortgage from Selleck and use the money to buy gold from Devane. Then I'll watch late night TV to see who is offering the best bankruptcy deal.

I'm sure Tom Selleck and the others would be very disappointed if they
knew that you all disapproved. They would probably cry all the way to
the bank.

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Yeah. But my mom scared me even more. Ever seen shingles?


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Anybody that can shoot a Sharps rifle that good will never loose respect in my book.

Cigarettes too IIANM. And he still became President. I like Selleck's work and don't care who he shills for or frankly, what his position on any social issue is.

I don't think I've ever bought anything based on a tv commercial. Sometimes they are entertaining, especially during the Super Bowl, but for educating me as a consumer...nah. There's been a few spokespersons over the years that I'm disappointed when I see them (Selleck is one of them), but I don't lose any sleep over it. My favorite spokesperson right now is Lily from AT&T, but I'm not going out to change my cell service because of her.

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I had a Great uncle that was a widower and no kids. He sold his house for way less than what it was worth but he got lifetime rights. That's about the same thing as a reverse mortgage. He and the buyer were happy and I was happy for both of them. Larry

Don't give me this **** about these stars "just trying to make a living".

Advertisers know that many people are gullible enough to fall for a pitch and using a well known figure makes them even more gullible.

Selleck's 2016 net worth is around $25mil....Maybe I'll start up a GoFundMe page for the guy.

And let's not forget Bob Dole's commercials for Viagra some years ago!

I just don't care..

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Correct. But, it's easier to spread negativity than to do research and learn the truth.

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