FBI Tips For Protecting Against 3 Popular Senior Scams
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
Senior scams are too common A terrible fact is that seniors get scammed out of $36 billion each year. Even worse, most of this money can never be recovered. Fraudsters are ruining lives by stealing hard-earned savings. Being aware of popular senior scams helps you protect your older adult from losing money to thieves. Since stolen money isn’t likely to be recovered, the key is to shut down the scams before they can do serious damage. We Read More »
When is The Tax Man Not the Tax Man?
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
Imagine this. You have just come home from the park with your grandkids. As your 3-year-old granddaughter plays on the floor with her toys and your 8-year-old grandson reads at the table, you receive a phone call. Your heart skips a beat when you hear who is on the other end of the line. It’s the IRS and they are calling to tell you that they haven’t received your tax payment. Always skeptical, you ask Read More »
Fraud Against Seniors
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
The FBI’s Common Fraud Schemes webpage provides tips on how you can protect yourself and your family from fraud. Senior citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes for the following reasons: Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit—all of which make them attractive to con artists. People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were generally raised to be polite Read More »
Avoid Scams at Tax Time
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
As April approaches, many think of spring in bloom, April showers, and maybe even Opening Day for baseball season, but there’s no denying it and no avoiding it, tax time is here as well. For some, April can be a time of frustration and even fear, especially if the documents necessary for tax filing are disorganized, misplaced, or simply missing. Unfortunately, for many seniors, tax time is not only stressful, but also prime time for Read More »
7 Scams That Target Elderly Seniors – How to Protect Your Loved Ones
Posted in Financial, Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
While it seems unconscionable to most, unscrupulous men and women often target senior citizens for devious scams to rob them of their money or identities. When scammers know how to confuse and gain the trust of the elderly, they have virtual free reign of bank accounts, personal information, and even assets. If you’re concerned about the well-being of a senior in your life, or if you’re a senior who wants to protect yourself, learn about common risks Read More »
Home Improvement Scams
Posted in Senior Scams on October 2, 2019
As posted by AARP (https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/info-2019/home-improvement.html) If you are a homeowner, it’s not uncommon to have contractors show up on your doorstep uninvited. They say they happened to be doing some work in the neighborhood and noticed that your house needs some repairs too. They’ll offer to fix your roof, repave your driveway or perform other repairs or renovations, for what sounds like a great price. When that happens, be wary: The smiling fix-it man or Read More »
How To Stay Safe In A Digital World By Keeping Your Phone Secure
Posted in Senior Scams, Technology & Innovation on October 2, 2019
BY JUDI JACOBS It’s a big digital world out there, and it can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Arm yourself with the knowledge to protect yourself and be proactive. Online safety is in your hands. Keeping Your Device Secure Have you ever lost your phone or iPad? Whether it was just for five minutes or it completely disappeared, you know that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach. It’s not fun. Fortunately, Read More »
Walking to Wake Up the Brain
Posted in Brain Health, Lifestyle on October 2, 2019
Remember in elementary school when kids got to choose who would be on their teams for sports? I wasn’t high on anyone’s list, thanks to my limited athletic ability. But there is one activity almost anyone can excel in—walking. In an earlier post (Moving More in 2014) we noted that even 20 minutes of walking can benefit your brain. But, baby it’s cold outside and at the rate we’re going here in Minnesota, we won’t Read More »
Tips for Senior Dating
Posted in Lifestyle on October 2, 2019
Dating in your senior years may sound scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether it’s been a few months or 50 years since you went on a date, here are a few pieces of advice every senior should think about before heading out into the dating scene. Know what you’re looking for (and establish that upfront!) Maybe you’re looking for someone to see the world with post-retirement. Or someone to share your love of Read More »
Staying Safe This Winter
Posted in Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle on October 2, 2019
The winter months are a great time to get together with family, spend time out in the snow, and participate in various holiday activities. That being said, it can also be a tricky time for the elderly to get around safely. Don’t fret – we’ve come up with a few ideas to keep everyone safe and happy this holiday season. Avoid icy terrains Be it in your car or on foot, ice is one of the Read More »
