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IRS Alert 503 Scam and More
The IRS continues to warn about scammers trying to take advantage of our race to the April 15th income … Continue reading IRS Alert 503 Scam and More
Threat to Medicare
Whatever your politics, whether you are Republican or Democrat it doesn’t matter. If Medicare is important to you, or might … Continue reading Threat to Medicare
Renting a Car in Mexico
Like a lot of other travelers, we always declined the rental car insurance and expected our credit card insurance to … Continue reading Renting a Car in Mexico
Hawaii for a Multi-Generational Vacation
by Gerry Chambers It dawned on me that for the first time in many years, all our spring breaks coincided, … Continue reading Hawaii for a Multi-Generational Vacation
Best Face Creams For 55-Plus
We’re on a quest to find the best face creams for women and men over 55-years-old. What have you discovered … Continue reading Best Face Creams For 55-Plus
Fraud Protection Scam Cracked
Did you ever wonder who is behind the telemarketing calls you get? Think north of the U.S. border. Think Canadians … Continue reading Fraud Protection Scam Cracked
IRA’s Come Due April 1
It’s time to tap the nest egg. If you turned 70½ during 2013, in most cases, you must start to take the … Continue reading IRA’s Come Due April 1
Last Call for Medicare Part B
Calling all eligible for Medicare Part B who haven’t enrolled. This is the last call to enroll in Medicare Part … Continue reading Last Call for Medicare Part B
Help For The Late Life Move
by Lorri Ashe I never know what’s on the other side of a door when I enter a client’s home. … Continue reading Help For The Late Life Move
Payday Loan Debt Trap
Payday loans are debt traps and a new study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) makes that crystal clear. … Continue reading Payday Loan Debt Trap
New Love After 60
by Sylvia DiPietro When I stepped into a subway car last spring I spotted a colleague. She’s a lawyer like … Continue reading New Love After 60
When To Choose Assisted Living
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Our mom was 89 years old, living alone, forgetful and driving to restaurants for dinner at … Continue reading When To Choose Assisted Living
IRS Phone Scam Warning
It can happen to anyone. The phone caller says he’s with the IRS, knows the last four digits of your … Continue reading IRS Phone Scam Warning
Debt Collectors Call for Debts Not Owed
Many who run debt collection operations ride roughshod over people targeted for collections, even when there’s no money owed. A … Continue reading Debt Collectors Call for Debts Not Owed
Figuring Out Medicare Choices
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Mary Purcell was 66 and retired for a year. Her husband Butch’s … Continue reading Figuring Out Medicare Choices