Losing someone you love is hard enough. Then the mail arrives. There’s a utility bill on the counter, a credit card statement you don’t recognize, and an automated email about a payment due Friday. And you realize, your spouse always handled this. You don’t know which accounts are in your name, where the passwords are, or what’s due and when. ...
Financial fraud targeting older adults doesn’t make the news every day — but it probably should. Scams aimed at people 60 and older have quietly grown into one of the largest financial crime problems in the country, and the losses are staggering. Recent FBI data shows that older adults reported nearly $5 billion in fraud losses in a single year ...
Family caregivers who pay for a parent’s medical bills, housing, or daily care may qualify for tax deductions and credits that put real money back in their pockets. The key is keeping the right records all year long. Caring for an aging parent is one of the most meaningful things you’ll ever do — but it can also be one ...
January is a great time to refresh your financial health. However, organizing your paperwork without protecting your digital life is like locking your front door while leaving windows wide open. This blog is a step-by-step guide to creating financial organization and security systems that protect you and your sensitive information. Recent data shows adults 60 and older lost $2.4 billion ...
Talking to your aging parents about money often feels unnatural, intrusive, and awkward. However, if you notice that your parents are struggling to remember passwords, pay their bills on time, or keep their important documents organized, then starting a conversation about money is necessary. Checking in with your parents about their finances doesn’t have to feel awkward or confrontational. You ...
In 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission received over 1.1 million identity theft reports, resulting in losses exceeding $12.7 billion (source). It’s easy to think identity theft won’t happen to you—until it does. One hacked email account can expose family photos, bank information, and even your kids’ schoolwork. As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re sharing simple habits to protect ...
September is a month of fresh starts as we welcome autumn, enjoy cooler temperatures, and get into a more structured routine than summer often affords. As a new season begins, we can also find ourselves evaluating and choosing financial protection measures for our financial assets. Unfortunately, many families that think they were well-prepared for disaster to strike find out that ...
In the first quarter of 2025, credit card fraud reports rose 24% to 154,483 filed (source). As a daily money management service, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating these crimes can be for our clients and their families. In this blog, we’re walking you through straightforward tips to safeguard your financial and personal information. Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, ...
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