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It’s almost winter, so the snowbirds are getting ready to migrate south. No, we don’t mean real birds, but rather the more than 1 million Americans and Canadians who spend winter months in warmer climates in the...
With the right anti-fraud information, you can help protect those you love. Here are the five most important resources about Social Security scams that you should know about:
Find out how to spot fake calls and emails and what to...
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By Rebecca Fending
One of the largest concerns retirees have at the beginning of their retirement is “how am I going to afford everything?” Fear not, although your budget may be tighter during retirement, it doesn’t mean...
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By David Lukić
Scams against older adults are on the rise, and also becoming more creative. With millions still falling victim each year, there's no sign of the trend stopping and many cases will go unreported for...
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From Brandpoint Content
Summer is in the air, bringing with it the impulse to make home renovations. Are you looking for ways to upgrade your home with the environment in mind, but worried about the expense? Fortunately,...
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By Mary Jo Terry, Managing Partner at Yrefy
With student loan debt totaling nearly $1.75 trillion in the U.S., you can bet that it’s an issue that will attract its fair share of fraudsters and...
Question: I received a letter that I have an overpayment. What should I do? (B. Kelly, Pinecrest)
Answer:
Don’t spend the extra money! Social Security will send you an overpayment notice with a request to repay the amount within 30 days.
If...
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By Holly Hargett
It’s the start of a new year and the quintessential time to get organized. It’s a fresh start to make improvements or a time to forgive yourself for not getting something...
Now that they have time, more and more seniors are deciding to open the small business they have dreamt of for decades. Here are 5 benefits of using a virtual address - instead of your condo or home address,...
As we approach recession territory, older Americans need to be cautious of how their money is spent and find ways to be more frugal with their dollar.
