- Your Parents Need Protection!
Occasional news stories sadden and disturb me, as elderly, well-meaning people continue to fall victim to clever scams and schemes. About a year ago, I gave my blog readers the following suggestions about protecting our parents and other elderly relatives. Please review these suggestions, and pass this information along to others, so together we can protect our elderly family and friends.
- Charitable Giving to Haiti
Since the January 12 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Americans have opened their hearts and wallets to aid the survivors. Compassion and generosity have surged. Unfortunately, so have scams. But there are a few simple things you can do to ensure that your charitable intent is honored and carried out by reputable organizations.
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