Almost every older person I know has been the victim (or almost a victim) of a grandparent scam. Scammers have targeted my dad, who's 88, several times. Fortunately, he's been savvy enough to evade a rip-off. Know a scam when you hear one.

Now that summer is winding down, it's fun to do a look back at how our readers spent the past few months. Boomer asked readers what they liked best about summer in Northeast Ohio. Read on to see what they said.

All of a sudden, it seems like we're on the cusp of autumn. A tromp through the woods or a drive around town is all it takes to see signs of fall: an orange leaf or two on a tree, goldenrod bursting from roadside ditches. It's time to hit the road and take in the colors.

Over the past 90 years, the Social Security Administration has provided vital benefits and services to hardworking Americans. To meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population, new webpages have been created that speak directly to groups of people who may need information about Social Security programs and services

There’s something to be said for a sweep of lush, perfectly groomed, bright green lawn. But there’s more to be said for no-mow, equally attractive, ground-cover alternatives! Wish you could eliminate some of that mowing, watering, grooming lawn-care chore? Read on for suggestions.

Local consumers have alerted Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland (BBB®) that they have received alarming notices in the mail regarding expiring home warranties. These notices are from a company named Home Warranty Solutions and are sent under the name “County Deed Records.” Consumers may confuse these official-looking mailings, which are actually direct mail advertising pieces, with correspondence from government agencies.