Financial Matters

scams targeting seniors

Financial Matters

Get Alerted to Scams Targeting Seniors by AARP’s Watchdog Emails

Stay aware to prevent senior fraud Heartless scammers steal over $36 billion from American seniors every year. They prey on...

helping aging parents with finances

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Financial Matters

5 Ways to Reduce Resistance When Helping Aging Parents with Finances

Money is a sensitive topic for seniors Managing finances is an important part of caring for an older adult. But...

senior scams

Financial Matters

FBI Tips for Protecting Against 3 Popular Senior Scams: Telemarketing, Funerals, Miracle Cures

Senior scams are too common A terrible fact is that seniors get scammed out of $36 billion each year. Even...

financial scams

Financial Matters

Protecting a Parent Who Is in Assisted Living from Financial Scams and Identity Theft

Seniors get scammed out of billions of dollars each year. Even worse, most of this money can’t be recovered. When...

tax scams

Financial Matters

Protect Seniors from the Top Two Tax Scams This Year

Protect seniors from 2018’s two most common tax scams Tax season gives con artists and scammers another way to fleece...

taking over parents finances

Financial Matters

Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances

When your older adult needs help managing their finances, the prospect of taking over for them can seem overwhelming. To...

home repair assistance for seniors

Financial Matters / Home Safety

7 Sources of Home Repair Assistance for Seniors

Home modifications help seniors live more independently Home modifications and repairs help seniors live in their homes for as long...

getting paid as a family caregiver

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

3 Ways of Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver: Government Benefits Programs

Benefits programs pay families to care for seniors Caring for an older adult is expensive. There are out-of-pocket costs for...

helping elderly parents with finances

Financial Matters / Legal Matters

Financial Paperwork and Information Your Elderly Parents Should Have On Hand

When you’re caring for an older adult, it’s important to make sure key financial documents are in order. These documents...

getting rid of junk mail

Financial Matters

Prevent Elder Fraud by Getting Rid of Junk Mail

Elder fraud is a billion dollar problem Unscrupulous fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults. The...

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