MoneyTalks 50+

Thanks for joining Rebecca for the final episode of the season. We'll be back in the New Year! Resources:  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ Federal Trade Commission https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/  AARP Money https://www.aarp.org/money/ AARP ElderWatch https://www.aarpelderwatch.org / 1-800-222-4444 option 2 For more information about ElderWatch, check us ou...

La Procuraduría General de Colorado protege a todos los consumidores- en especial a los más vulnerables, los adultos mayores. Nuestros programas StopFraudColorado.gov y NoMasFraudeColorado.gov ofrecen recursos educativos y una forma fácil de presentar una denuncia. Miembros del equipo de Participación Comunitario de la Procuraduría General de Colorado, Ana Mostaccero y Efrain Bueno, empiezan el pr...

Rebecca sits down with Alison Joucovsky, MA, LPC to discuss a unique solution to the housing crisis that Denver (and the rest of Colorado) faces. To learn more about Sunshine Homeshare Colorado (Denver Metro and Colorado Springs), visit here . To learn more about Neighbor 2 Neighbor (Fort Collins), visit here .  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money...

Rebecca sits down with Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young to discuss the Colorado Secure Savings program. To learn more about the Treasurer's office, visit their website here .  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca sits down with Courtney Roberts, Financial Engagement Outreach Coordinator with the Division of Regulatory Agencies to discuss safe banking, changes in the banking landscape, and how to keep your money safe online or in person. To learn more about DORA: https://dora.colorado.gov/   To file a complaint with DORA: 1-800-886-7675 Federal Trade Commission   For more information about ElderWatc...

Rebecca sits down with AARP Fraud Watch Network volunteer Dr. Jean Lundy to hear about her experience on the Helpline as well as with the new ReST program. To learn more about AARP ReST, visit https://www.aarp.org/fraudsupport References: https://www.identityforce.com/blog/2019-data-breaches   https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/conferences/2020/02/21/data-breach-tips-mental-health-toll-depression...

La Procuraduría General de Colorado protege a todos los consumidores- en especial a los más vulnerables, los adultos mayores. Nuestros programas StopFraudColorado.gov y NoMasFraudeColorado.gov ofrecen recursos educativos y una forma fácil de presentar una denuncia. Como parte de la celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, miembros del equipo de Participación Comunitario de la Procuraduría Gener...

Rebecca sits down with Jessica Allen, one of the creators of AARP’s financial workbook for caregivers to discuss challenges those caring for their loved ones face daily and tools to help manage money as well as end-of-life plans for both the caregiver and the care recipient.  Find AARP’s Financial Workbook for Caregivers here: https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/caregiving/pdf/2020/aarp-caregivi...

Rebecca and Mark sit down to discuss the findings of the 2021 ElderWatch Financial Literacy research on this Season 2 teaser episode.  MONEYTALKS 50+ IS RETURNING FOR SEASON 2 ON SEPTEMBER 30! Stay TUNED! Research: www.aarp.org/cofinances50 For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

For our FINAL episode of Season 1 of MoneyTalks 50+, Rebecca sits down again with Rebecca Franciscus to continue discussing best practices for women looking to invest and ways to stay scam safe when investing. We're taking a hiatus, but stay tuned for details about Season 2! For more information: https://www.investor.gov/ https://www.sec.gov/ For more information about ElderWatch, check us ou...

Rebecca is joined by Rebecca Franciscus from the Securities and Exchange Commission to discuss challenges that come with investing and tips to make your investing journey smoother. This is part 1 of 2 so be sure to tune in next week for more important information!  For more information visit: https://www.investor.gov/    For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp....

Rebecca is joined by Lena Fishman, Jacqlin Davis, Martha Fulford, and Kelsey Lesco to discuss fraud, financial literacy, and student loans. Mentioned websites: Stop Fraud Colorado: https://stopfraudcolorado.gov/ Student loan resources from CO AG’s office:  www.coag.gov/studentloans   File a complaint with our office on student loans:  https://coag.gov/file-complaint/credit-and-debt/ CFPB GradPath...

Rebecca sits down with Rebecca Laurie, Stakeholder and Innovations Strategist from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to discuss how aging can change the way we think and act with money. This is part two of two so be sure to listen again, there's lots of important information! To learn more, visit DORA here . For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aa...

Rebecca sits down with Rebecca Laurie, Stakeholder and Innovations Strategist from the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) to discuss how aging can change the way we think and act with money. This is part one of two so be sure to tune in next week! To learn more, visit DORA here . For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca sits down with Kathy Madden from Colorado’s Senior Health Insurance Program to understand the costs associated with Medicare, how to best budget for those costs, and the importance of emergency savings in medical situations. For more information about the State Health Insurance Assistance Program, visit https://www.shiptacenter.org/. For information on Medicare visit https://www.medicare.g...

Talking with your family and loved ones about your financial situation can be difficult. Rebecca sits down with Teresa Doheny to discuss the best ways and times to have The Talk with those closest to you. Learn more about Doheny Counseling, LLC  here .  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca sits down with Fraud Victim Support Director Amy Nofziger to discuss how scammers target our money, why and how they use products such as gift cards, peer-to-peer money transfer apps, and checks, as well as discuss how to best stay scam safe. Audience questions about frauds and scams will be answered. Contact AARP's Fraud Watch Network at 1-877-908-3360 or visit https://www.aarp.org/m...

Female caregivers oftentimes spend more time providing care to loved ones and may suffer financially because of it. Rebecca sits down with Amy Goyer, AARP Caregiving Expert to discuss how caregivers can best manage their finances as well as their loved one’s finances. Amy shares her personal caregiving journey, professional experience, and gives listeners steps to take to ease the financial burden...