Your Money
Invest Wisely with more information
Information is the investor’s best tool when it comes to investing wisely. Find out about more here.
http://www.investor.gov
Identity Theft Awareness
Almost 10 million Americans become victims of identity theft each year. I became a victim in 2001. I’ve researched identity theft almost daily since then to protect myself and help others. I want to help you avoid this nightmare.
http://www.idtheftawareness.com
AARP
AARP explains all about reverse mortgages and how they can possibly benefit you.
http://www.aarp.org/revmort
AnnualCreditReport.com
Free credit reports are now available to Texas Consumers. According to information from the Federal Trade Commission, “A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.” Get information here and pay special attention to the Q & A section. Watch out for bogus sites that will charge you for their reports.
https://www.annualcreditreport.com
Annuity.org
Our job is to get you the money you need to improve your life and to get it to you as fast as you need it. Our customer service is unparalleled, and we have a nationally renowned track record of success with thousands of clients.
annuity.org/annuities
annuity.org/structured-settlements
BenefitsCheckUp.org
A free, easy-to-use service that identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans.
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
Better Business Bureau of Lubbock Texas
Serving the South Plains of West Texas.
http://southplains.bbb.org/
CNN MONEY
From the editors of CNN and Money Magazine
http://money.cnn.com
The Dollar Stretcher
Our goal is to provide you with useful ways to make the most of your money and time. Practical ideas that you can put to use right away.
http://www.stretcher.com
ElderWeb
This award-winning site is designed to be a research site for both professionals and family members looking for information on eldercare and long term care, and includes links to information on legal, financial, medical, and housing issues, as well as policy, research, and statistics.
http://www.elderweb.com
H.E.L.P.
Provides information and advice on issues relating to estate planning, tax law changes, IRA’s etc.
http://www.help4srs.org/financial
Identity Theft
How to protect yourself against identity theft and respond if it happens.
https://www.usa.gov/identity-theft
National Fraud Information Center
The NFIC was originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United States, to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement.
http://www.fraud.org
Social Security Administration
The official website of the Social Security Administration. Find out all you need to about social security!
http://www.ssa.gov
Texas State Securities Board
The State Securities Board web site was established for the purpose of informing the public about the purpose of the board as well as to educate them about the law and financial matters of general interest. It further provides E-mail addresses to allow direct communications between employees and the public.
http://www.ssb.state.tx.us
Texas Unclaimed Property
From a long-dormant bank account to a forgotten utility deposit or family heirloom in an abandoned safe deposit box, the state may be holding valuable property that belongs to you.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/up
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Seniors
Whether you are nearing or already enjoying retirement, it pays to stay on top of your finances. Nearly one-third of all U.S. investors are between 50 and 64 years of age, and approximately 5 million senior citizens succumb to financial abuse each year. That’s why the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance has assembled the following key resources and links for investors.
http://www.sec.gov/investor/seniors.shtml
Credit Cards and Identity Theft
Identity theft is a prevalent issue for consumers. Identity theft involves the fraudulent access and use of someone else’s personal or financial data. Current identity theft statistics indicate that 12.7 million United States consumers experienced some type of identity theft in 2014.
http://www.comparecards.com/education/credit-cards-and-identity-theft
