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First, U.S. consumers lose billions of dollars to scams. Anyone can fall victim to scams and fraud, however many scam artists target the 50+ age group. AARP's Doug Shadel discusses the techniques scam artists use to get people thinking impulsively. He offers much practical advice on how to avoid these scams and fraud to protect your money and assets, as well as the assets of parents and loved ones. Shadel, the expert on scams and fraud, shares a wealth of information to help you in his book, "Outsmarting the Scam Artist".
Then, to help you better understand and claim your Social Security benefits, Jonathan Peterson, covers the history, regulations, and recent changes to Social Security. He gives many tips to on understanding, navigating, and most efficiently working with Social Security Administration to claim your benefits. Peterson's book, "Social Security for Dummies", is a wealth of information to insure you're receiving the maximum benefits.
Doug Shadel and Jonathan Peterson, this week on Prime Time Radio.
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First, U.S. consumers lose billions of dollars to scams. Anyone can fall victim to scams and fraud, however many scam artists target the 50+ age group. AARP's Doug Shadel discusses the techniques scam artists use to get people thinking impulsively. He offers much practical advice on how to avoid these scams and fraud to protect your money and assets, as well as the assets of parents and loved ones. Shadel, the expert on scams and fraud, shares a wealth of information to help you in his book, "Outsmarting the Scam Artist".
Then, to help you better understand and claim your Social Security benefits, Jonathan Peterson, covers the history, regulations, and recent changes to Social Security. He gives many tips to on understanding, navigating, and most efficiently working with Social Security Administration to claim your benefits. Peterson's book, "Social Security for Dummies", is a wealth of information to insure you're receiving the maximum benefits.
Doug Shadel and Jonathan Peterson, this week on Prime Time Radio.
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Host: Mike Cuthbert, Producer: Angel Livas, Engineer: Ben Pizzuto
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