Money

The final quarter of the year sees the highest rate of donations to charitable organizations. There are many things to consider before you donate, such as the legitimacy of a charity. Scammers often take advantage of these moments of vulnerability to deceive donors. ...

The Social Security Administration is here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced widows and widowers, children and dependent parents. ...

As a reminder to veterans in Northeast Ohio, the Social Security Administration's Wounded Warriors web page answers many questions about Social Security. It also shares useful information about disability benefits for veterans and active duty military personnel. On this page, you can learn how Social Security benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs. ...

Did you know your spouse’s benefit amount could be up to 50% of your spouse’s full retirement age benefit amount? Knowing about these benefits can help you plan your financial future. Access a wealth of useful information on our retirement portal at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement.  ...

The pandemic has led to more online shopping, making it a convenient and relatively safe way to buy things. But be careful. Scams related to online purchases have risen sharply, Read on to learn how to protect yourself and your wallet. ...

One out of every 20 older adults in the U.S. is a victim of financial exploitation, losing an average of $80,000 to $186,000. Nearly half of these crimes are committed by someone the older adult knows and trusts, like a relative or caregiver. See why it’s critical to protect older adults from financial exploitation. ...

You can make a big difference in someone's life. Better yet, AARP will show you how. While it seems early to think about tax season, it's not too early to get ready to help others manage tax season. ...

Employment scams are on the rise in the turbulent job market created by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) study finds. BBB warns job seekers to verify employment offers to avoid illegal jobs, identity theft and fake checks to which millions are exposed annually. ...