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How Scammers Contact You: Know the Channel, Spot the Scam

dtrue05 — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:39:53 +0000

Scammers no longer send the same message everywhere and hope it sticks. Malwarebytes shows that each type of scam tends to favor one channel. Once you know how scammers contact you, the fakes get much easier to spot. Why Does It Matter How Scammers Contact You? The channel shapes the pressure. A text feels quick […]

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After Losing a Spouse: Accounts to Update and Next Steps

dtrue05 — Wed, 06 May 2026 18:05:19 +0000

If you read our first post on managing finances after losing a spouse, you already know the most important thing: start small, and start with what’s due now. This post covers the next layer. Knowing which accounts to update after losing a spouse, who to notify, and how to protect yourself financially can make a […]

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Managing Finances After Losing a Spouse: Where to Start

dtrue05 — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:57 +0000

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, […]

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Financial Fraud and Older Adults: A Family Protection Guide

Bre Andorf — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:48:51 +0000

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 […]

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Caregiver Tax Deductions: What to Track

Bre Andorf — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:40:14 +0000

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 […]

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