MoneyTalks 50+

Rebecca
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Welcome to MoneyTalks 50+ brought to you by AARP ElderWatch and the Colorado Attorney General's Office. MoneyTalks 50+ is a podcast designed to help your money make sense. In this podcast, we will cover a variety of topics designed to help you achieve financial wellbeing and to develop a better understanding of the internal and external forces that impact our financial lives and decision making.  Questions? Email aarpelderwatch@aarp.org or call us at 800-222-4444, select option 2!

  1. 5d ago

    S8E2 The Little Known Retirement Risk You Might Not See Coming

    Could a market downturn in your first years of retirement derail your financial plans? In this episode of MoneyTalks 50+, Jess explores the often-debated concept of sequence of return risk—the idea that market losses early in retirement may have a lasting impact on your portfolio’s ability to sustain you in retirement. Tune in to better understand one of retirement's biggest financial fears—and get ready for our next episode, where we'll explore the strategies experts recommend for managing it.  ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  2. Jul 7

    S8 E1 Ph-Ph-Ph-Phases (of Retirement)

    Welcome to the first episode of Retirement Reality Check, the newest season of Money Talks 50+! Today, Jess is talking about two different models that experts use to explain phases of retirement. Whether you're about to retire, just retired, or have been retired for some time, this episode is for you!  ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.   For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  3. Season 8, Episode 1 Trailer

    Season 8 Trailer - Retirement Reality Check

    Welcome to another season of MoneyTalks 50+! For Season 8, we're discussing the realities of retirement when it comes to life and finances. We'll be talking about big concepts like the different phases of retirement that you might expect, and some of the concepts that might keep you up at night - like how inflation impacts your retirement portfolio. Join us as we discuss these concepts and more in Season 8 of Money Talks 50+: Retirement Reality Check.  ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  4. 07/25/2025

    S7 E5 - Tangible Tools to Protect Your Money and Identity – Credit Reports, Credit Freezes, and Consumer Reports

    On the season finale of Hidden Chapters, Season 7 of MoneyTalks 50+, Jess is giving you three financial tools that are helpful regardless of your retirement goals. Today, Jess will teach you about credit reports, credit freezes, and consumer reports.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Credit Report Resources Annualcreditreport.com Order your free credit report by phone: 1-877-322-8228Credit Freeze Resources https://www.experian.com  Experian: (888) 397-3742https://www.transunion.comTransunion: (800) 916-8800https://www.equifax.comEquifax: (888) 298-0045Consumer Reports Resources https://www.chexsystems.com/Other Resources Senior PlanetSenior Planet helpline number: (888) 713-3495Financial Empowerment center phone number: (720) 944-2498Financial Empowerment center e-mail: fec@denvergov.orgElderWatch helpline: 800-222-4444, select option 2Our music was created by OfShane.  ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  5. 07/21/2025

    S7 M5 The Hidden Impact of Cognitive Biases on Spending

    Today’s minisode discusses a different kind of hidden chapter – cognitive biases and marketing techniques. Join Jess as she helps you spot different psychological techniques and traps that may lead you to spend and buy more than you need, or lead you to purchase things you didn’t need in the first place!    ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.    Our music was created by OfShane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  6. 07/18/2025

    S7 E4 Long Term Care - Considerations and Finances

    Long Term Care is a hidden chapter that many people don't want to discuss, whether for themselves or for a loved one, but a bit of planning can make all the difference when it comes to this hidden chapter. Join Jess as she discusses some of the considerations that will help you evaluate a location, and provides some ideas on how to finance long term care.  In this episode, you'll hear Jess say "ADLs." ADL stands for "Activities of Daily Living," and encompasses things like walking, feeding, dressing, etc. In other contexts, you may also hear "IADLs" which stands for "Instrumental Activities of Daily Living." These differ from ADLs but are still critical to understand. IADLs include things like driving, meal prep, and chores.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Area Agency on Aging for Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson and Gilpin counties.AARP Colorado YouTubeSSA Benefits CalculatorVA BenefitsColorado Old Age Pension ProgramColorado Home Care AllowanceElderWatch does not provide financial, legal, or medical advice.  Our music was created by OfShane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  7. 07/14/2025

    S7 M4 So You Want to be an Expat? Financial and Logistical Considerations for Retiring Abroad

    Retiring outside of the United States is a dream for many, and may be a great way to reduce your cost of living; however, without proper planning and consideration of logistics and finances, this hidden chapter may be more difficult that you realize.  Join Jess as she discusses some of the common reasons that retiring abroad may be unsuccessful, provides some tips on choosing a location to move to, and reveals some of the hidden financial considerations that are imperative to a successful retirement outside of the United States.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Social Security Administration Payment Abroad Screening ToolSocial Security Administration “Your Payments While You Are Outside the United States” MoneyTalks 50+ is brought to you by ElderWatch: a 20+ year collaboration between AARP and the Colorado Attorney General's Office. Our goal is to educate and protect older Coloradans through fraud and financial literacy education. If you or someone you know has experienced fraud or a scam, or is looking for a local financial literacy resource, give us a call! Our phone number is 800-222-4444, select option 2.  AARP ElderWatch does not provide financial, legal, or medical advice.   Our music was created by OfShane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

  8. 07/11/2025

    S7 E3 Aging in Place - Part 2

    75% of older adults want to stay in their homes, and 73% want to stay in their communities; however, 44% feel that a move is inevitable. When it comes to aging in place, there are many hurdles that must be overcome to make this Hidden Chapter successful. Join Jess for part 2 of her discussion on aging in place, where she will speak with experts on the subject to help your money make more sense when it comes to financing this hidden chapter. In part 2, Jess, Joanne Binet, and Shannon Guzman will discuss some practical ideas and adaptations to make aging in place a reality.  Resources Discussed in this Episode:  AARP Livability IndexDisaster Resilience Tool KitAARP Home FitSenior PlanetThe ABCs of ADUsADU Guide to Design and DevelopmentGoing Tiny For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

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Welcome to MoneyTalks 50+ brought to you by AARP ElderWatch and the Colorado Attorney General's Office. MoneyTalks 50+ is a podcast designed to help your money make sense. In this podcast, we will cover a variety of topics designed to help you achieve financial wellbeing and to develop a better understanding of the internal and external forces that impact our financial lives and decision making.  Questions? Email aarpelderwatch@aarp.org or call us at 800-222-4444, select option 2!

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  • Creator
    Rebecca
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 MoneyTalks 50+
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