Are You the Target of a Scam?

Unfortunately, we all are, but we are seeing more scams targeting individuals 60 and over. These are often associated with a wire transfer, which results in a higher loss.

Tech support fraud has been the most reported fraud among the targeted population. Tech support scammers impersonate well-known companies to fix non-existent technology issues or renew fraudulent software or other security subscriptions. They may request you to send a wire transfer, purchase gift cards or send cash overnight.

National Home Ownership Month

Keeping your home updated makes money sense

Even if you’re planning to stay in your current home for many years, there will come a day when you’re ready to sell it. For most people, a home is the largest asset they own, and they hope it will increase in value so they can either step up to a nicer home or fund the retirement lifestyle they’ve dreamed about.

When longtime homeowners go to sell, they find that the selling price is less than they expected. The reason? They’ve overlooked making updates to their home. For example, a home’s kitchen may be attractive, but the appliances and color choices reflect what was popular two decades ago. When prospective buyers see the kitchen, they know they’re going to have to invest time and money.