Money

The con artist’s task is to cook up a scheme to separate you from yours. And Chef Charlatan is good at it.

Please join us for the AARP Financial Resilience Workshop, a discussion and free seminar about how to get the most out of your retirement savings on Wed. June 10, 2015 at Goodwill, 630 24 1/2 Road. The seminar starts at 5:30 p.m. with refreshments and networking. The program starts at 6 p.m.

Becca has some great advice on how to protect yourself! Check out the video.

In the midst of tax season, slick scam artists are finding ways to target innocent Coloradans through one of the largest scams of its time: the IRS imposter scam.

Scammers are constantly calling and emailing older adults in an attempt to steal their personal information. AARP Foundation ElderWatch has recently received an uptick in reports of some more sophisticated tactics in soliciting your financial information.

It is hard to believe that just a few weeks ago we were facing the worst flooding this state has ever seen. The state office reacted quickly, establishing contact with FEMA to see what we could do to support their efforts and inform our membership of relief services to those impacted and volunteer opportunities for those who want to assist. AARP also made a generous donation of $25,000.00 to the Red Cross to help with flood relief efforts. Although time has passed, clean up activities from an event like this takes a great deal of time, and the uncertainty can cause physical and emotional duress. There are some resources still at your disposal about which we wanted to make sure you were aware: Here are some groups highlighted by the Denver Post which are assisting flood victims:

John Meredith of Colorado Springs was recently named Colorado AARP Foundation Tax-Aide State Coordinator. He will oversee the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites and more than 300 volunteers, who prepare tax returns free of charge each year for low- to moderate-income families.

Wildfires, tornadoes, floods, storms and other disasters often result in a flurry of activities by scam artists. Fraudsters prey on our emotional state and our good intentions in an effort to steal our money. Beware of these disaster-related scams:

Are you looking at starting your own business and have questions? Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) may be able to help? RMMFI helps people go from being Business Curious™ to Business Serious™ through a simple and effective approach to business development. Check out a success story below.

Have you received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the tech support division of a well-known software company? They may address you by name and tell you that there is an issue with your computer that they can help solve.