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California has a tax postponement program for certain homeowners, which allows them to postpone paying their property taxes for primary residences.  This program is available to homeowners who [...]

Scammers are more sophisticated than ever.  The FTC reported that Americans lost about $1.48 billion to scammers in 2018 alone.  Scam phone calls are so commonplace, that many of us […]

According to the Federal Trade Commission, scams involving claims about Social Security are surging. Consumers lost $19 million last year, which surpasses the peak year of the IRS scam. Our [...]

As tax season is coming to a close, working seniors should be aware of a change to California’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  For the first time, seniors who work […]

What is a credit report? A credit report is a record of your credit activity and credit history.  There are three major national consumer credit reporting agencies: Equifax, Experian and […]

California State Controller, Betty Yee, recently announced that Californians have over $770 million in cash from unclaimed property.

Many seniors have unsecured debt – either from credit cards, medical expenses, or personal loans.  Americans in retirement now are more likely to have debt and to have high levels […]

If you slipped and hit your head, and ended up in the hospital in a coma, who would manage your finances?  Does that person have the legal authority to access your […]