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Seniors and Money
How to Discuss Finances with Your Aging Parents
People are living longer than ever before. Thirty years ago, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 74.5 years. Today, that number is inching toward 80 years due to advances in medical care,awareness about the importance of healthy living, and a variety of other factors. […]
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Affordable Activities for Senior Citizens
Whether you’re a caregiver for a senior family member or a senior yourself, it can be challenging to find fun, affordable activities to enjoy. With many seniors living on fixed incomes, there often aren’t funds left over each month to spend on things such as movies, museum admissions or dining out. Limited mobility can also […]
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The Latest Financial Scams Targeting Seniors
As technology continues to evolve and information flows at an ever-faster pace, new financial scams pop up practically every day. Unfortunately, senior citizens are often the target of these scams, because criminals assume they have healthy retirement savings to tap into. But, low-income seniors are often targeted as well, with even more devastating results. Here […]
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Protecting Seniors from Identity Theft
Identify theft is an unfortunate reality of our times, and seniors can be especially vulnerable to this life-altering crime. If you’re a senior yourself or are helping care for an elderly friend or family member, there are a number of things you can do to protect personal information from falling into the hands of the […]
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Five Ways to Help Aging Parents Navigate Finances
Use of technology among senior citizens continues to skyrocket, but many older Americans have difficulty using technological tools for financial matters, preferring instead the same methods they have always used. If your aging parents are experiencing financial challenges, here’s how you can help: Real-Time Banking Twenty years ago, you could write a check and then […]
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Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
Seniors are living longer than ever before. Medical advances and a focus on healthy living have dramatically improved longevity, but living longer presents a complication: the potential to outlive savings. Older adults often do not anticipate the high costs of health and long-term care, or the uncertainty of Social Security and Medicare. As a result, […]
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