Jun 17, 2025
Everyone struggles to remember where they parked their car—and that gets more difficult as you get older! But Google Maps make is easier by providing a Parking Spot feature. Here’s how to use it on either an iPhone or Android phone: How to Save Your Parking...
May 3, 2025
We recently switched from T-Mobile to Mint Mobile for just $12.20 per line/month for the first 3 months with their BOGO special. Then it’s $21.83/month thereafter. You pay ahead, so one payment of $267 buys you a year of phone service. That’s for unlimited...
Apr 23, 2025
Senior scams are on the rise as older adults are increasingly connected to the internet and other tools used by scammers. It’s important to be informed about the risk of your senior loved one falling prey to a scam. We created a helpful guide on all of this....
Nov 28, 2024
The Fidelity Smart Money newsletter published an article with great ideas on how to trim costs on Christmas gifts and other expenses. Read the article here.
Nov 1, 2024
There are certain days you’re more likely to get something for nothing, leaving you with more money to put toward your future. Fidelity Smart Money has published a guide on how to find freebies.
Oct 29, 2024
Over 40% of people say they forgot about subscriptions and kept paying for them without using them. Don’t let that be you. If you sign up for a free subscription that converts to a paid subscription after a set amount of time, set a calendar reminder to cancel before...
Jun 10, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will benefit the world in amazing ways. But, as with any technology advancement, bad people can use it in bad ways. Scammers are beginning to use AI to improve their game. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of emails with malicious intent...
May 28, 2024
Last year, $8 billion in delivered packages were stolen, according to a report by Security.org.2 And the influx of delivered packages isn’t slowing down anytime soon. USPS delivered nearly 7% more packages in October to December 2023 compared to the same timeframe the...
Jan 10, 2024
The new year is an ideal time to make positive changes in your life. Remember to protect your identity and digital privacy. Identity fraud is on the rise, so it’s important to take better care with your online practices. Here are a few simple measures you can...
Dec 22, 2023
Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red flags for potential scams can help protect you, your loved ones, and your hard earned cash. Phishing Phishing is when scammers pretend to be someone that they aren’t to gather sensitive...
Dec 14, 2023
Clickbait You are probably seeing more spam in your inbox. Here are some examples: fake invoices for items you didn’t order, notifications that an item you ordered cannot be delivered, emails with links to track your orders, or a notice of a refund from a...
Jul 18, 2023
Online scams come in various forms, and older adults are one of the most targeted groups on the internet. It’s important to know that not everything you see online is true, and some emails and websites will have malicious intent. Seniors should learn about best...
May 19, 2023
Many older adults who lack computer skills or internet knowledge wonder if it is too late to learn. If you’re less than confident in your technology skills, there are plenty of resources to help you. Like many older adults, once you are online, you’ll find that...
Jan 1, 2023
Did you know that senior discounts at many places begin at age 50? Below is our master list of senior discounts that you may want to keep on hand. Not all locations may offer a senior discount, but it never hurts to ask, “Do you offer senior discounts?”...
Jan 2, 2022
Costco Wholesale stores offer great deals every day. But did you know that some things are on sale, even at Costco? It’s easy to spot marked-down items by the price tag. Prices ending in .99 are full-priced and have not been marked down. They may still may be...
