We all want to stay young and healthy and health marketers are keenly aware of it. They try to sell us products that will make us slimmer, stronger, sexier, and ageless. This is particularly true for the Baby Boomer demographic that spends big bucks on snake oil that doesn't live up to its claims. It's important to avoid health marketing scams that will drain your bank … [Read more...]
Beware of Rental Scams: How Not to Get Duped
Looking for a place to rent as an older person can be dicey especially if you're looking online. Rental scams are all over the Internet and if you don't watch out, you can lose a bunch of your retirement income. I was looking for an apartment to rent in Los Angeles, which is #12 on a list for most expensive cities to live in according to Kiplinger. Manhattan, NY is … [Read more...]
How To Avoid Becoming the Victim of Con Artists
Have you been seeking money-making opportunities, self-improvement, or even fun adventures? If you are that's fabulous but sometimes it's easy to become bamboozled by charismatic con artists who pick up on their victim's goals and dreams and suck them into their world. The last thing any of us need as we get older is to be separated from money we dearly need, by someone … [Read more...]
Investment Do’s and Don’ts to Maximize Your Retirement
As retirement grows closer and Baby Boomers begin making long-term financial plans, investment opportunities become prominent in financial discussions. With people living longer in retirement, it’s important to make investment decisions that will benefit their nest egg rather than taking from it. In order to make responsible investment decisions, there are some important do’s … [Read more...]