Scammers steal billions of dollars from unsuspecting consumers every year. The impact on victims and their families can be financially and emotionally devastating, especially for older Americans.
Remember the “mother-in-law suite” or “granny flat”? These small, separate living spaces tucked behind a main house were once common in American neighborhoods. After World War II, they popped up across the country, offering families a way to keep loved ones close while giving them independence. However, over time, zoning laws made it increasingly difficult to build them, and they gradually faded from view.
More than seven-in-ten older adults would prefer to remain in their communities as they age while large majorities of those 50 and older favor a roster of zoning and land-use policies that would allow more homes to be built, according to surveys by AARP and The Pew Charitable Trusts. Read more . . .
Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us on March 14 (1-2 pm) for this free, virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions.
In this edition of Concord TV's SeniorSpeak NH with host Dan Wise, you'll hear from Jess Stevenson of Kinstruct Tiny Homes talking about the practicalities of Accessory Dwelling Units.