MoneyTalks 50+

Rebecca discusses inflation and how it impacts creating a budget. She also gives tips on how to create and stick to a budget once you have one.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca discusses the top 7 scams to watch out for in 2023 and ways to keep yourself safe! For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Mas información en NoMasFraudeColorado.gov For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca is interviewed by Murphy Huston about her work at AARP ElderWatch. To learn more about NoCoPay Radio, visit their website here or tune into KOSI 101.1 at 7:30 am on Sundays. ElderWatch thanks NoCoPay Radio for having us on to kick off the year! For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca discusses the most common holiday scams during the 2022 season.  To report a scam, call AARP ElderWatch at 800-222-4444 option 2 For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

La Procuraduría General de Colorado les desea felices fiestas y queremos que las disfrute estando al tanto de cómo evitar estafas comunes durante las fiestas de diciembre. Mas información en NoMasFraudeColorado.gov  The Colorado Department of Law wishes you happy holidays and wants to make sure you enjoy your holidays by avoiding common scams during this festive season. For more information visit...

Rebecca sits down with Melissa Demorest Leduc to discuss preparing for end of life including advance directives, Power of Attorney and wills. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE. Please consult with a lawyer in your state before making any final decisions.  Advance Medical Directives Information for the Public, Colorado Bar Association More about Melissa here . Contact AARP ElderWatch at 800-222-...

Rebecca sits down with Martin Booker, Program Manager at AARP to discuss all things preparing for retirement. Resources: AARP Money Map Ace your Retirement  Interview an Advisor  99 Ways to Save  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca discusses Medicare Open Enrollment, happening now until December 7, 2022. To make changes to your Medicare plan, visit Medicare.gov Compare plans here . Need assistance with Medicare? Contact Colorado's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) here . Report Medicare scams to Senior Medicare Patrol here . For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.a...

Full sources available upon request.  Contact AARP ElderWatch at 800-222-4444 #2 For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Full source notes are available upon request.  AARP ElderWatch can be reached at 800-222-4444 option 2 For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Full sources available upon request.  AARP ElderWatch: 800-222-4444 option #2 For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Full source notes available upon request.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Full sources available upon request.  For peer-to-peer financial counseling or fraud victim support, call us at 800-222-4444 option 2. For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Tune in for the second of our six part series on The Numbers Too Big To Ignore: History of Women's Financial Empowerment in Colorado. This episode covers the Indigenous women that inhabited this land before it was called Colorado; Julia Archibald-Holmes, one of the first women recorded to cross the Eastern Plains for gold; and Clara Brown, the first recorded Black woman to make her way to Col...

Season 3 preview. Join us for the next six weeks for Season 3 - Numbers too Big to Ignore: The History of Women's Financial Empowerment in Colorado.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

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/