One thing you have to look out for as a senior is the scam or con artist. As we get older, our mind begins to play tricks on us and there are plenty of crooks who are willing to…
One thing you have to look out for as a senior is the scam or con artist. As we get older, our mind begins to play tricks on us and there are plenty of crooks who are willing to…
For many senior citizens, moving out of the home you’ve had for years and even decades just isn’t an option. From the personal reasons that you might want to age in place to the financial aspects, it just makes…
You’ve probably noticed a lot of commercials recently on TV and the Internet advertising home genetic testing services. However, senior citizens are being alerted to a scam that is going around regarding genetic testing. Scammers, many of whom claim to…
It’s a sad fact that con artists and scammers most often prey on people who can’t defend themselves. For scams being run in 2019, that means a popular target will be senior citizens. In fact, one study has suggested that…
We all tend to think of our parents as being strong, able, and capable of taking care of themselves forever. Unfortunately, as our parents age, they develop issues that need to be addressed; one of the biggest concerns is their…
Identity theft has been a significant concern for some time, particularly among senior citizens who may not be technologically savvy enough to protect themselves from cybercriminals. To help prevent this identity theft problem the U.S. government is about to…
There’s an old adage that a person’s home is their castle. Well, we only wish that our homes today were as secure as some of those medieval buildings. No, we aren’t suggesting you install giant walls or motes to keep out…
If you pay any attention to the news, you’ve likely heard a lot recently about major security breaches to companies. One of the biggest hacks was Equifax, a credit monitoring service that provides loan companies and banks with information…
We have all seen the commercials for “free credit reports” and how “you should get yours today”, right? Are they really free, though? The answer is both yes and no. Many of these free credit report companies do…