Dec 17 2019
As we approach Christmas day let’s take a moment to salute the grand women of Christmas! My wife knocks herself out preparing for events like Thanksgiving and Christmas. She started preparing the Thanksgiving meal two weeks in advance and for sure we had a feast. For some time now she has been in charge of …
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Dec 17 2019
As the holidays grow near, homeowners are sure to begin decorating their homes with festive décor, plants and lights. Although these decorations are marvelous to look at, if you’re a pet owner, they could also be sources of danger for your beloved furry friend. Holiday plants are some of the most common causes of pet …
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Dec 17 2019
Choosing a Medicare plan is an important, but difficult decision. This choice could determine your health for years to come and save (or cost) you hundreds of dollars in out-of-pocket costs. However, during the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP)/Annual Election Period (AEP) October 15 through December 7, you can reevaluate your Medicare Advantage (MA/Part C) …
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Dec 11 2019
The place seems like a dream come true: the right space, the right location, the right price. But is it really for rent? Or will the renter or traveler arrive to find their money gone with nowhere to stay? An in-depth investigative study by Better Business Bureau (BBB) finds that fraud is widespread in the …
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Dec 10 2019
The Colorado State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division (CPD) and AARP held a November webinar on Avoiding Holiday Scams. Webinar hosts included AARP’s Mark Fetterhoff and CPD’s Jan Zavislan. Mark and Jan explained the ElderWatch program as funded by the CO state and AARP, which helps AARP members and the public with education and reporting …
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Dec 07 2019
Look out for job scams this holiday season! You may want to do some extra research before taking on that side-gig you’ve been eyeing. This consumer protection month, Better Business Bureau and Stop Fraud Colorado—developed by the consumer protection section of the state’s Attorney General’s Office—are teaming up to warn Coloradoans about employment scams, which …
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Dec 02 2019
Each year, the Social security Administration (SSA) announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). Usually, there is an increase in the benefit amount people will receive each …
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Dec 02 2019
While we are enjoying this season with friends and family, remember, scammers never take a holiday. As a matter of fact, there is often an uptick of holiday scams during this time of year. The Denver District Attorney’s Office is sending along their yearly 12 Days of Holiday Scams list with updated warnings and tips. …
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Nov 25 2019
As one of the busiest travel weekends of the year approaches — the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates more than 55 million travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend — the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing important tips to families traveling with someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. “A family trip …
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Nov 25 2019
It’s one of the most stubborn health care problems in the United States. Every year, it costs the nation tens of billions of dollars, inflicts physical and psychological damage on individuals and their loved ones, robs people of their independence and not infrequently kills them. Yet it has failed to capture the public imagination with …
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Nov 25 2019
Be grateful this Thanksgiving Day for your family, friends and the rich history of our nation! Throughout the nation, families will come together next week to enjoy what may be the most comforting meal of the year — Thanksgiving dinner. “Give thanks for the companionship; without your family and friends it can be the loneliest …
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Nov 19 2019
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, and Gail S. Ennis, the Inspector General for the Social Security Administration, announce the launch of a dedicated online form to receive reports from the public of Social Security-related scams. These scams—in which fraudulent callers mislead victims into making cash or gift card payments to avoid arrest for purported …
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