Resources
Links and tips to help you better prepare
and manage your finances
Safety and Financial Exploitation
Contact FDIC: fdic.gov/deposit/deposits or call 1-877-ASK-FDIC
If you owe taxes: call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040
If you don’t owe taxes:
Report the incident to the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration at:
1-800-366-4484 or www.tigta.gov
File a complaint via ftccomplaintassistant.gov
Visit onguardonline.gov for more information to report scams of software or tech support issues
Social Security Customer Service
ssa.gov
at 1-800-772-1213
TTY: 1-800-325-0778
Don’t get scammed this holiday season!
Take a look at this resource and avoid scams that put your personal information at risk.
Phishing: Authentic-looking emails, text messages, and Web pages to trick unsuspecting users into revealing their personal financial information
Email spoofing:
Email address disguised to look like that of someone
you may know
Contact the
Federal Trade Commission:
To find your state SMP contact, visit smpresource.org Report your concerns to your Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
For information on VA benefits, visit va.gov or call 1-800-827-1000.
Individuals who help you prepare and file a claim must be accredited. Visit VA’s Accreditation Search page at va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
Remember that VA benefits cannot be garnished (taken) by a creditor
Seek advice from a trusted financial expert
Identity Theft
Call 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338)
Visit the FTC at identitytheft.gov
You may find answers at
FDIC’s website: fdic.gov/consumernews
Very Important Information About Extended Care
- 70% of people over 65 will need care at some point.
- 80% of elder care is provided in private homes….only 13% receive care in nursing homes
- 66% of those with chronic illnesses receive all of their care from family members…..only 9% receive all their care from paid caregivers….26% receive both paid and family care.
Money Management
https://www.moneymanagement.org/
https://www.ramseysolutions.com/retirement/how-to-manage-your-money
EXPERIAN.COM
EQUIFAX.COM
TRANSUNION.COM
https://www.usa.gov/credit-reports
ANNUALCREDITREPORT.COM
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sites/default/files/media/docs/Session9-MoneySavingTips-508.pdf
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