Financial Matters

financial scams against seniors

Financial Matters

Tax Season = More Financial Scams Against Seniors

Tax season is prime time for financial scams against seniors Tax season is the perfect opportunity for thieves looking to...

elder fraud

Financial Matters

5 Ways to Prevent Elder Fraud

$40 billion is stolen from seniors every year Elder fraud often goes unreported, but it’s estimated that over $40 billion...

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Financial Matters

4 Ways Caregivers Can Protect Their Retirement Savings Plan

Will caregiving expenses prevent you from saving for retirement? Your concern for your parent or spouse’s well-being often means that...

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Financial Matters

Avoiding Your Parents’ Debts

When your parent has significant debts, are you responsible for repaying them after they pass away? Many adult children are...

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Financial Matters

6 Signs You Should Be Talking About Money with Aging Parents

Problems managing finances could be a sign of bigger issues Memory loss, loss of judgement, and money management can be a...

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Financial Matters

How to Avoid Phone Scams Targeting Seniors

Telemarketers target seniors Telemarketing is big business for scammers. The Department of Justice estimates that $40 billion is lost every...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Financial Matters

Financial Issues for Alzheimer’s Families

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a drain on family finances as well as being physically and emotionally...

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Financial Matters

Mom’s Finances

Worried and well-meaning adult children often have a hard time convincing aging parents to accept help when they start having...

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Financial Matters

Tax Tips for Caregivers: 3 Commonly Asked Questions

Tax time is coming up Tax day is on April 18 this year so you’ve still got some time to file...

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Financial Matters

The Grandparent Scam: When Thieves Prey on Kindness

Common scam targeting seniors Financial fraud against seniors is a serious problem. Older adults are robbed of $36 billion each...

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