Scammers may be targeting Medicare billing. Some people have little to no empathy for others. Rather than working to provide value to others, these individuals often steal and manipulate to steal the hard-earned savings of others. These people are called thieves, robbers, con artists, scammers, and frauds. According to a recent Money Talks News article […]
Many scams involve the guise of tech support. Technology is a significant part of our lives. <understatement?> Unfortunately, technology is not always reliable and can easily malfunction. <understatement!> As a result, many Americans rely on the services of tech support to fix this issues. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “Tech Support Fraud Targets […]
Scammers continue to find new ways to take advantage of other people. Some people have no problem hurting others for their own gain. Rather than work a job to bring value to those around them, they choose to steal from what others have earned and saved. This leaves a wake of financial and emotional devastation. […]
Purchasing funeral services requires careful consideration. Some purchases like groceries occur frequently. People are comfortable with the chore because they do it often. Other purchases like homes, cars, and funeral services are infrequent. Often these bring feelings of doubt and uncertainty. According to a recent The Seattle Times article titled “When shopping for funeral services, […]
Identifying elder financial abuse early can minimize the damage. The majority of people do not want to see any harm come to their loved ones. This is why parents monitor the phones and computers of their children and take them to the doctor when they show signs of illness. As parents age, the adult children […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Catching identity theft early can minimize damage. The world is filled with unsavory people. A goodly number of them are just plain criminals! Certain individuals would rather take advantage of your good reputation, your hard work, and your finances than earn an honest wage themselves. To protect yourself and your loved ones, you cannot assume […]
A checkup should be scheduled when warning signs of dementia are first noticed. Your loved ones are getting older. Each time you visit, you notice new lines crossing their faces, especially if time and distance make those visits less frequent than you would like. You have also recognized changes in memory and temperament. According to […]
The grandparents scam targets elderly individuals. People are not inherently trustworthy. A healthy dose of caution is in order when interacting with strangers. There is a reason parents teach their children about "stranger danger," after all. Suspicion may also be warranted when you receive out-of-character messages from or regarding loved ones. According to a recent […]
Estate planning mistakes are not uncommon. Last year was not what you expected it to be. <Understatement?> Although you likely hoped for a different start to 2021, you have found it to seem equally out-of-control. You are reminded how you cannot predict the future. After all, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." […]
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