MoneyTalks 50+

Gerri Walsh, Senior Vice President of Investor Education at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), is back to continue her investing basics discussion with Jess! In today's episode, among other things, we'll be talking about investing strategies, apps, food for thought in your personal investments, and more!  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https...

It’s mini episode time! Today, Jess is covering the transition from pensions to 401(k)s. Why did this transition happen? What are the pros and cons of a pension, and those of a 401(k)? Who assumes the risk of these portfolios? Take a quick listen to learn more, and help your money make more cents.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/e...

Interested in investing, but not sure where to start? Do you want to start investing, but you’re worried about the risk involved and the losses you might incur as you’re inching closer to retirement? In today’s episode, Jess is chatting with Gerri Walsh to help ease some of the mystery and uncertainty around investing. Among many (many) other things, Gerri Walsh is Senior Vice President of Investo...

In our second mini episode, Jess is giving us a quick crash course on the history of social security! Where did this program come from? Listen to find out!  Our theme song is by Ofshane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

In today’s episode, we’re delving into what some of the different professions are within the world of personal finance. Do you need a financial coach, a financial counselor, a financial planner, or maybe all three? Join me as I have a conversation with Kimberly Zimmerman Rand of Dragonfly Financial Solutions to learn about some of the different people that can help you make your personal finance d...

Today we're releasing a new format - mini episodes! In addition to our weekly long form episodes, we'll be posting shorter episodes on singular topics periodically. For our first mini episode, we're talking about money scripts! Money scripts, a term coined by Dr. Brad Klontz in 2011, are all about the beliefs we have tied to money. But what does that have to do with financial litera...

Money Talks 50+ is back with a new host, Jess! This season, we’ll be talking about the finances of retirement for everyone - those years away from retirement, those about to retire, those who have already retired, and those who think they’ll never retire. In our first episode of the season, we are meeting with Brian McKinney of Collective Wealth Partners. In this conversation, we’ll be talking abo...

Rebecca discusses the best practices for preparing your finances for retirement.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Rebecca discusses the basics and importance of having a budget including the impact inflation is having on our pocketbooks, wealth principles, and including your loved ones in your financial planning.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

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/

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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/