Senior Financial Abuse: Reverse Mortgage Scams
The increasing frequency of reverse mortgages has unfortunately meant that mortgage scams are also on the rise. Preying on fears of financial insecurity, scammers convince
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Senior Financial Abuse: Power of Attorney Abuse
Granting power of attorney (POA) to someone is a significant step. Having power of attorney over someone means having the right to make legal decisions
Senior Financial Abuse: Deed Theft and Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Foreclosure rescue scams and deed theft are tricks con artists use to steal property from unsuspecting seniors. Feeding off the fear of losing their homes,
Senior Financial Abuse: Annuity and Living Trust Scams
Annuities and living trusts are well-established legal products that can help provide economic security to seniors. But some unscrupulous con artists target seniors to buy
Managing the Financial Impact of Widowhood
The emotional impact of widowhood can be overwhelming, but the financial impact can hit just as hard. There is often a decline in standard of
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The Effects of Caregiving
Women remain the primary caregivers in our society, and they are spending a significant part of their adult lives providing it. Whenever a sick child,
Widowhood: Why Women Need to Talk About This Issue
Widowhood is one of life’s tragedies that most families hope to avoid. However, for most married women, it is inevitable. It’s a life situation that
Marriage and Finances: Planning for the Unexpected
There are many benefits to being an active participant in managing the household finances when you are married. One of those benefits, while not easy
Retirement Plans Rollover Chart
The Retirement Plans Rollover Chart will help you figure out what options you have for moving your money from one retirement account to another.