Money Matters - Seniors

AARP 

http://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving

Covers living on a budget, managing debt, saving & investing, taxes, scams & fraud, and financial services.

AARP Benefits Quick Link

http://tinyurl.com/kclnwmc   

Use this page to "save money on health care, medication, food, utilities, children’s health costs and more!" 

Aunt Bertha - Help pay for Transit

https://www.auntbertha.com/money/help-pay-for-transit--newark-nj?postal=07102

Discount programs, and services for seniors. Look up your zip code and get results (e.g. Lifeline Utility Assistance; NJ Transit discount; and other financial assistance/discounts.

Consumer Protection Bureau

https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/201703_cfpb_money-smart-for-older-adults-resource-guide.pdf

"Protecting older adults from fraud and financial exploitation."

Financial Planning and Retirementfe

http://www.aarp.org/money/financial_planning 

An overview of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and more from the AARP. 

IRS Seniors & Retirees

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/seniors-retirees 

From the Internal Revenue Service, tax preparation tips, frequently asked questions, information about tax scams, and more.

Medicare

http://www.medicare.gov 

Frequently asked questions on eligibility, enrollment, Medigap insurance, etc. along with contacts, publications, and guidance on avoiding fraud. 

Reverse Mortgages: Get the Facts

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea13.shtm 

From the Federal Trade Commission, this site explains the three types of reverse mortgages, loan features, and alternatives.

Social Security Online

http://www.ssa.gov 

How Social Security works, calculating benefits, services for businesses, data, and articles.  Online forms are posted, too. 

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