Charitable giving can play an important role in many estate plans. Philanthropy cannot only give you great personal satisfaction, it can also give you a current income tax deduction, let you avoid capital gains tax, and reduce the amount of taxes your estate may owe when you die.
These days, anyone can fall victim to identity theft and servicemembers might be relatively easy targets. Because servicemembers are away from home for long stretches of time and receive a steady source of income, it's easy for scammers to obtain a servicemember's information without being noticed.
The local news has been reporting all summer on mail being stolen from USPS locations (outside drop off locations) and thieves stealing mail out of business and consumer mailboxes. USPS recommends dropping your mail inside the USPS location not the outside boxes.
Whether they're snatching your purse, diving into your dumpster, stealing your mail, or hacking into your computer, they're out to get you. Who are they? Identity thieves.
It’s important to know how to choose the right financial caregiver as elder financial abuse is often committed by someone you know.
Read what precautions to take to help protect yourself or your loved ones from elder financial abuse.
Protect you or your loved ones from elder abuse scams by reviewing these helpful tips.