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Polk deputies: Caregiver stole $14K from elderly patient with dementia, said she 'wasn't getting paid enough'

Jan 25, 2022 - A Florida employee hired as a caregiver stole thousands of dollars from her elderly patient with dementia and has now been charged with multiple felonies.

When a diagnosis demands a long-term money strategy

Jan 23, 2022 - Assembling a plan with a team of professionals is the key to financially preparing for the future after receiving a life-changing medical diagnosis.

Norton Antivirus Refund Scam thwarted in Martin County

Jan 18, 2022 - Scams using Norton Antivirus software as a platform to prey on older adults continue, but in this instance, authorities were able to intercept and return funds back to one elderly victim.

"Be vigilant about your personal information": How to avoid COVID-19 scams

Jan 10, 2022 - Fraud schemes related to COVID-19 are still evolving, with senior citizens purposely targeted by scammers aiming to uncover personal and financially sensitive information.

Stop Procrastinating on Your Retirement Plan! Here’s How

Jan 08, 2022 - The time to begin retirement planning is now no matter what stage of employment you are in, and you can overcome these common procrastination scenarios to put yourself on the correct path.

Financial success in 2022 – tips on what works

Jan 06, 2022 - While monitoring your assets is considered by experts to be the most important way to strengthen your finances, the popular New Year's resolution to become financially organized will also help prepare you for the future.