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Monday, September 13, 2021

Starting a Retirement Business? Start Smart

…have reduced income in Social Security because they now have earnings again, through their business.”   Rodney A. Brooks writes about retirement and personal finance issues. His column currently runs…

Monday, January 11, 2021

Get Your Finances in Order in 2021

If ever there was a year that offered retirees the opportunity to get a gut check on their finances, this is it. For many people, their lives, finances and their…

Monday, November 15, 2021

Ask Joan: Sexually Incompatible?

…partner issues. Subscribe now (do it here) and don’t miss a single column. Senior Planet subscribers also get The Weekly Orbit, our newsletter with features about personal finance, health and…

Monday, October 12, 2020

Ready for Long-Term Care Insurance?

…longer afford them. They just walk away. Imagine if you own home and walk away after 29 years.”   Rodney A. Brooks writes about retirement and personal finance issues. His…

Thursday, July 22, 2021

All About Cryptocurrency

…writes about retirement and personal finance issues. His column currently runs in U.S. News & World Report. He has written columns on retirement for The Washington Post and USA TODAY….

Monday, December 14, 2020

Election 2020 and Retirement Planning

…it and forget it.”   Rodney A. Brooks writes about retirement and personal finance issues. His column currently runs in U.S. News & World Report. He has written columns on…

Monday, August 10, 2020

Is an Annuity Right for You?

…National Geographic, Next Avenue and Black Enterprise magazine. He retired as Deputy Managing Editor/Personal Finance and retirement columnist for USA TODAY in 2015.   Your use of any financial advice…

Friday, January 4, 2019

New phone scam targets seniors

…of your personal details. Does that mean it’s legit? No. It’s a scam —and scammers are counting on the call being so unsettling that you might not stop to check…

Monday, October 1, 2018

Advance planning for your online life

…to digitally transferring money, these apps have our personal and financial data stored online. It’s vital to take measures to secure personal data to ensure online safety every day –…

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

How Can I Protect My Privacy Online?

…use Facebook and email without worrying about people you don’t know accessing your personal information. Email Since email is a popular form of communication, it’s also a popular place for…

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Retro fit your home

You can plan ahead for aging on your own terms and mitigate the aging process without the loss of your personal freedom or independence. The Boomer generation is the first…

Thursday, September 9, 2021

New Covid Scams Alert

…FTC. The email says the FTC wants to send you Coronavirus relief funds and tells you to send some personal information, like your name, address, and date of birth. The…

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Ask the Techspert: Strong Passwords

…against the best practices of protecting personal information online. All online accounts should have strong and unique passwords to protect your personal information. What is a strong password? Let’s first…

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Is it time to get a Background Check?

…scammers will use personal information that they have obtained to gain the victim’s trust, or present themselves with a completely fake personal or professional history. Playing on an older person’s…

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

FTC says Taxtime is scamtime

They’re at it again… tax scammers scheming new ways to steal personal information and money. In the first scenario, identity thieves file a fake tax return and have the refund…