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Stop Abusive Debt Collectors: Know Your Rights as a Consumer

by Randall J. Ryder January 27, 2012
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Elderly adults are often the victims of overly aggressive debt collectors seeking payment for credit card debt, medical bills, and housing related expenses. Certainly, a valid and binding debt cannot be ignored by any consumer. But there are, unfortunately, many circumstances where those seeking debt have incomplete or inaccurate information, or the debt collector violates the consumer rights [...]

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Long Term Care: Financing Through Reverse Mortgages

by Randall J. Ryder December 27, 2011

What is a Reverse Mortgage? A reverse mortgage is a special type of home equity loan that allows you to receive cash against the value of your home without selling it. You can choose to receive a lump-sum payment, a monthly payment, or a line of credit. You must use the funds you receive to [...]

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Data on Elderly Population Suggest Challenges for the Future

by Randall J. Ryder December 7, 2011

In recent years, much has been written about the silver tsunami – the onrush of baby boomers who will 65 leading to a higher percentage of the elderly population and the challenges we face in meeting their social, health, housing, and financial needs. As we anticipate the needs of the ever expanding elderly population our [...]

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Elder Adults Can Save Money on Medicare Costs

by Randall J. Ryder September 20, 2011
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Medicare provides older adults a wide variety of health care benefits. Despite the rising costs of healthcare, many older adults are not engaged in comparison shopping for Medicare coverage. Shopping around, however, could result in big savings. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Investment Fraud

by Randall J. Ryder August 16, 2011

Avoiding Investment  Fraud Unfortunately, too many older adults fall victim to investment fraud. To protect yourself and  your loved ones, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provides some sound advice on how to avoid investment fraud, warnings for fraud, and where you can go for assistance if you have been a victim of fraud. What [...]

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Using Craigslist to Find Caretakers

by Randall P Ryder June 17, 2011
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Making the decision to hire a caretaker to help with an elder parent can be a a difficult process. Once the decision has been made, however, finding and selecting a caretaker can be an even more difficult process. With increasingly frequency, individuals are turning to Craigslist to hire a caretaker. If you go that route, [...]

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