Here we go again, folks. I got hit today with the ‘Gift Card Scamming’ instant message from an ‘old friend.’ The way it goes is, “I’m in trouble and need help right now or …” The rest is left to our vivid imaginations. Below is the conversation that came my way and my answers, as… Continue reading Gift Card Scamming
Category: Money Matters
How to Tip Your Restaurant Server
Many seniors live on a budget and in today’s economy, quite a few adults of all ages try to budget where their money goes. Dining out has become a luxury for many of us. I live in an area where many American retirees and even Canadians and Europeans reside part of the year, and many of… Continue reading How to Tip Your Restaurant Server
Is your Home Title as Secure as You Think?
Is Your Home Title Secure? Is your Home Title secure as you think it is? That may sound silly, especially after working all your life, finally making that last payment, and receiving the title. How many of you celebrated by burning the mortgage papers! And yet, that beautiful home, the base of your life, the… Continue reading Is your Home Title as Secure as You Think?
When Disaster Strikes Your Home
When the first house crisis hits, will you be prepared? I’m not talking about a stuck window, or changing a door lock. I’m talking about a problem like the one that hit our home recently. How Disaster Strikes Without Warning First I noticed an irritating white spot on the brown laminate dining room floor. I… Continue reading When Disaster Strikes Your Home
Life Documents Are Necessary Because No One Lives Forever
No one lives forever, but when we ignore the need for our Life Documents, far too many of us act as though we do. Because we dislike the thought of being mortal, we look at planning for our deaths as impossible. We put off the distasteful projects, such as making a will, an advanced directive,… Continue reading Life Documents Are Necessary Because No One Lives Forever
Beware the Scams Targeting Seniors!
Have you ever answered the phone late at night to, “Grandma, it’s me, and I need help. I’m in jail.,” or some variation on that theme? It happened to me one night a few years ago and because I was asleep, it took me a few minutes to wake up and realize what was going… Continue reading Beware the Scams Targeting Seniors!
It Will Pay For Itself – Don’t Believe It!
“It will pay for itself.” Every salesperson will assure you his or his product has this ability. Don’t believe it! I have yet to see any item take out a checkbook or credit card and offer to pay for itself. I remember one of the few times my father-in-law spoke. He seldom got the… Continue reading It Will Pay For Itself – Don’t Believe It!
After the Storm
Fearing the Storm We all look with fear at the skies when a tornado or hurricane threatens, knowing the real horror comes after the storm. Of course when we think of the aftermath, we envision physical destruction of property. That may be only the beginning. This week our sister city of Wetumpka, Alabama felt the… Continue reading After the Storm
Pay Me Or I’ll Tell: How to Stop Cyber Threats
Today I posted on social media the latest online cyber threats, where a so-called attorney’s office informed me of a huge bundle of money coming my way. Naturally, I told the fine young man to stop scamming and get off my phone. Next, I went on Facebook to advise people to do the same… Continue reading Pay Me Or I’ll Tell: How to Stop Cyber Threats
The Beauty of Scammers
Ah, my dears, it has been a while since I sat down to discuss the beauty of scammers. “Beauty?” You ask. “Yes, beauty,” say I. Salvador is an excellent example of scammer beauty. Yes, even a hardened scam hunter such as I may hope that they are wrong when the conversation begins. The picture… Continue reading The Beauty of Scammers