Debt collection laws to help seniors avoid abuse & harassment Debt among the elderly has been on the rise for some time. Some people inherit debt from their parents, such as mortgages. In contrast, others acquire debt later in life due to everyday expenses, medical bills, or even student loans. Burdened with debt, they look to payday loan …
5 Tips for Tackling Debt During Retirement
If you've spent a lifetime working, then you're probably looking forward to a stress-free, relaxing retirement. Don't let financial woes hang over your head and threaten to put a damper on your retirement years. By tackling debt, you can set yourself up for an enjoyable, rewarding post-career lifestyle. This is true whether you're still working …
6 Ways a Daily Money Manager Can Set You Up for a Smooth Retirement
If you’re preparing for retirement, there are a few key steps a Daily Money Manager can help you take to ensure a smooth, successful transition. As a Daily Money Manager, I help people with all sorts of personal financial tasks. This includes everything from paying day-to-day bills to organizing insurance claims and tax records. I’m often asked …
Silvernest Interview With Kari Henley – Episode 8 Smart Retirement Life
Kari Henley, Community Relations Director for Silvernest joins Mark Hager today on Smart Retirement Life. If you don’t know what Silvernest is, it’s a roommate matching service for baby boomers and empty nesters. Housing and income are both major concerns for many people. And, once you hear about how it works and the extent of the service, …
Identity Theft Protection for Seniors – Video
As part of an ongoing effort to educate seniors and families about identity theft protection we are posting a few videos that are focused on senior identity theft. Since this is such an important topic, we felt it should cover the basics of identity theft, including what it is, how it happens, how real of an issue it is and prevention. These videos …
Identity Theft Tips for Seniors
More than 50% of seniors are online, according to Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project in 2012, and this means seniors are utilizing email, social media and online banking. As we age, there is an increased feeling of isolation for various reasons including a loss of social connections, new physical limitations or even a lack of …