In a recent post I advised family members of things to look for to protect their parents. Of course, if an older individual has the ability he or she will be primarily responsible for his or her own protection. The Mature Market Institute has several helpful hints to protect oneself: Stay Organized – keep track… Continue Reading
Author Archives: John
On the radio
Listen tomorrow between 4 – 5 pm to John on Brashenomics, KKNW 1150 AM where he will be talking about the cost of health care for seniors.
Sudoku Players Beware!
Beware of an email promising you free, unlimited sudoku games because the email may contain an easy way for con artists to install malware on your computer. Learn more at the link below. Malware is a program that installs malicious software on personal or business computers. Malware programs create a range of problems, from collecting… Continue Reading
Protect Your Parents – Spotting Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
It’s always been important to protect family money, but with the difficult economy, it’s now more important than ever. One way to help mom and dad maintain money for their retirement, is to avoid losing it to fraud or financial abuse. Learn to recognize signs of potential abuse. Some of the signs are: Changes in… Continue Reading
Fraud Fighters
Whether through the mailbox, the telephone or the Internet, criminals are finding creative ways into people’s homes. Half of those victims are age 50 and older. Being able to recognize consumer scams can reduce the likelihood of being victimized by more than 50 percent. Learn how to protect yourself! April 23, 12:45-2 p.m. at the… Continue Reading