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Bait and Switch Scams are Everywhere
One of the most common types of scams that online, and brick and mortar retailers employ is the classic bait and switch. While this technique is not technically legal Retailers frequently side step the legal obstacles by offering limited quantities … Continue reading
A Reverse Mortgage can Reverse your Fortune
Recently due to the banking crisis a lot of the major players such as Metlife, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, have pulled out of the reverse mortgage market because of the housing market being so poor and because of … Continue reading
Social Security Benefits Stolen with a Phone Call
The only information a would-be identity thief needs is a small amount of personal information about a recipient of Social Security. With this starting point it only takes a phone call to reroute the benefits to the thief’s personal account, … Continue reading
10 Tips for Hiring a Caregiver for Your Elderly Parents
Make sure to use a company that has a good reputation. Insist on seeing the references of any potential care-giver. Check the references. If the individual in need of care is unable to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise provide … Continue reading
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Should an Alzheimer’s Patient Have a Credit Card?
The question has been raised by a colleague of mine if I think an Alzheimer’s patient should have a Credit Card or not? This issue initially seems pretty straight forward. If the patient wants the card they should be able … Continue reading
Door to Door scams to watch out for
If you have a small group of people wanting to drop by your house unannounced and sell you some service like concrete work, home repair, or landscaping without first showing you legitimate business cards or calling you so you can … Continue reading