We are pleased to welcome Troy Newbraugh as our Life Insurance Specialist. Troy brings 24 years of non-profit fundraising experience, including 16 years at Timber Ridge School (Cross Junction) and six years at Blue Ridge School (Charlottesville). Troy will specialize in bringing life insurance solutions to charity/donor relationships in addition to business owners, families and individuals. […]
Creekside Insurance Advisors, Inc. is Pleased to Welcome Troy Newbraugh
July 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Creekside Insurance Advisors, Inc. Welcomes Betty Allen as New Long Term Care Planning Specialist
July 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
We are pleased to announce that Betty Allen has joined Creekside Insurance Advisors, Inc. as a Long Term Care Planning Specialist. Betty brings 13 years experience as a Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, and has worked in the medical field since 1976 in several administrative capacities. Betty has enjoyed the past 7 years as an […]
Investment & Reverse Mortgage Schemes
June 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Investment Schemes As people plan for retirement, senior citizens may fall victim to investment schemes. These may include advance fee schemes, prime bank note schemes, pyramid schemes, and Nigerian letter fraud schemes. Reverse Mortgage Scams The FBI and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Inspector General (HUD-OIG) urge consumers, especially senior […]
4 new (and surprising) facts about retirement security
June 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
MAY 28, 2015 | BY EMILY HOLBROOK We’ve heard it all before, retirees and pre-retirees are financially ill equipped to make their savings — if any — last throughout their golden years. With more and more businesses cutting pensions, and health care costs and longevity continuing to rise with no foreseeable end, truly having […]
List of Senior Discounts
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Are you already at that wonderful phase in your life? We thought the following information would be a great help for you. The following post was written by a man named Steve Herman. You can see the original post here. As I was waiting in line behind an older gentleman at Wendy’s recently, I heard him ask […]
Funeral and Cemetery Fraud
May 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Keeping with our theme of seniors being more aware of scams and fraud. Here are some basics on avoiding Funeral and Cemetery Fraud. Tips for Avoiding Funeral and Cemetery Fraud: Be an informed consumer. Take time to call and shop around before making a purchase. Take a friend with you who may offer some perspective to […]
Tips for Avoiding Counterfeit Prescription Drugs
May 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tips on how you can protect you and your family from fraud. Senior Citizens especially should be aware of fraud schemes. Tips for Avoiding Counterfeit Prescription Drugs: Be mindful of appearance. Closely examine the packaging and lot numbers of prescription drugs and be alert to any changes from one prescription to the next. Consult your […]
Telemarketing Fraud Targets Seniors
May 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Telemarketing Fraud: Source: http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud/fraud#telmkt Telemarketing Fraud When you send money to people you do not know personally or give personal or financial information to unknown callers, you increase your chances of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud. Here are some warning signs of telemarketing fraud—what a caller may tell you: “You must act ‘now’ or the […]
Fraud Target: Senior Citizens
May 11, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Fraud Target: Senior Citizens Source: (http://www.fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud) Senior citizens are most likely to have a “nest egg,” to own their home, and/or to have excellent credit—all of which make them attractive to con artists. People who grew up in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s were generally raised to be polite and trusting. Con artists exploit […]
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2015: GET INTO THE ACT.
May 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that by the year 2020, more than 55 million U.S. adults will be over the age of 65? Older adults are a vital part of our society. Since 1963, communities across the country have shown their gratitude by celebrating Older Americans Month each May. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary […]
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