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. 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/

    15 min

  2. 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/

    20 min

  3. 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/

    38 min

  4. 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/

    12 min

  5. 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/

    37 min

  6. 07/08/2025

    S7 M3 Financial Signs of Cognitive Decline

    Finances can be one of the first arenas where we begin to see the presence of cognitive decline, but do you know what some of the signs are?  In today’s mini episode, Jess will provide a high level overview of some of the financial indicators that might tip you off about the potential presence of cognitive decline.  Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Free Financial Tools (YouTube series)National Do Not Call RegistryMoneyTalks 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/

    9 min

  7. 07/04/2025

    S7 E2 Aging in Place - Part 1

    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 1 of a 2-part 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 1, Jess, Joanne Binet, and Shannon Guzman will discuss some of the reasons that aging in place might be challenging.  Resources Discussed in this Episode:  Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens in ColoradoRebates, Exemptions, and Deferrals For Senior Citizens, Persons with Disabilities, Persons Called Into Active Military Service, and All Property OwnersOlder Adults AssistanceMoneyTalks 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.  Our music was created by OfShane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/ For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

    22 min

  8. 06/30/2025 · BONUS

    S7 M2 Leaving it to Chance? Estate Planning and Healthcare Proxy Considerations

    Topics that make us consider our mortality – such as estate planning and healthcare proxies – are things that many people don’t want to talk or think about. Unfortunately, leaving these things to chance – especially if you’re a solo ager – may result in situations that do not reflect our desires.  Join Jess as she explores what happens when someone passes away without a will in Colorado, and what happens if you are not able to advocate for yourself in a medical setting, but don’t have a health care proxy. At the end of this episode, Jess will also provide some resources that make delving into these hidden chapters a little easier and less daunting.  Resources Discussed in this Episode: The Conversation ProjectFinancial Empowerment CenterSunshine Home ShareEnd of Life Planning YouTube SeriesMoneyTalks 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.  Our music was created by OfShane.  For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

    17 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
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