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Available On-Line Resources
FTC.gov – https://www.ftc.gov
A valuable resource offering up-to-date information and protections important for older adults and their financial concerns. The site provides alerts about common scams targeting seniors, practical tips for safeguarding money, and clear ways to report fraud or suspicious activity
Palm Desert Library – https://www.palmdesertlibrary.org
A vibrant hub where you can enjoy engaging book clubs, get friendly tech support, and connect with a lively community that inspires lifelong learning and fun.
Money Smart for Older Adults – https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/educator-tools/resources-for-older-adults/money-smart-for-older-adults
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) & Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) jointly developed the “Money Smart for Older Adults” program to help seniors and caregivers prevent financial exploitation, scams, and fraud. They also offer broader resources for older adults on managing finances and dealing with elder financial abuse.
USAGov – https://www.usa.gov
Offers a benefit finder tool to help seniors find government retirement benefits covering daily costs, healthcare, and medication.
Social Security Administration – https://www.ssa.gov
Provides information and tools for planning Social Security retirement benefits, including calculators and estimates.
Medicare Counseling (HICAP) – https://www.aging.ca.gov/Programs_and_Services/Medicare_Counseling/
HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) provides free, confidential one-on-one counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and their families on Medicare, Long-Term Care insurance, other health insurance related issues.
Medicare – https://www.medicare.gov
The official US government website for Medicare
National Council on Aging (NCOA) – https://www.ncoa.org
Offers “BenefitsCheckUp,” an online tool to help older adults identify eligibility for benefits programs.
AARP – https://www.aarp.org
AARP offers financial advice, calculators, budget planners, and access to personalized advice from experienced financial advisors for members.
Investopedia – https://www.investopedia.com
Provides up-to-the-minute financial news, retirement strategies, and definitions of financial terms.
NerdWallet – https://www.nerdwallet.com
Features financial tools like calculators, simulators, comparisons of retirement options and credit cards, and expert articles.
Remember If someone reaches out asking for your info, do not provide any personal or financial information. Instead, contact your bank or institution directly at the official number.