Financial

Financial

 

    1. AARP – Money & Finances

 

  URL: https://www.aarp.org/money

  Short Description: Articles, tools, and guides on budgeting, retirement planning, Social Security, fraud prevention, and financial wellness for older adults.

  Category: Financial

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Nonprofit

 

    2. Better Business Bureau – North Central Texas

 

  URL: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-north-central-texas

  Short Description: Local BBB office offering ratings, complaint help, scam tracking, and fraud alerts.

  Category: Fraud Prevention

  Service Area: DFW

  Type: Local Consumer Protection

 

    3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

 

  URL: https://www.consumerfinance.gov

  Short Description: Federal agency offering tools, education, and protections against financial abuse and scams.

  Category: Financial

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Government Agency

 

    4. Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

 

  URL: https://www.ftc.gov

  Short Description: Consumer protection agency offering scam alerts, reporting tools, and identity theft information.

  Category: Fraud Prevention

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Government Agency

 

    5. IRS – Senior Taxpayer Resources

 

  URL: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/seniors-retirees

  Short Description: IRS resources for seniors including tax credits, retirement income, and filing assistance.

  Category: Financial

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Government Agency

 

    6. Medicare.gov – Financial & Cost Resources

 

  URL: https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs

  Short Description: Official Medicare guidance on premiums, deductibles, and financial assistance programs.

  Category: Government

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Program

 

    7. NCOA – BenefitsCheckUp

 

  URL: https://www.benefitscheckup.org

  Short Description: Tool helping seniors find eligibility for benefits like SNAP, utilities, and Medicare savings programs.

  Category: Financial

  Service Area: National

  Type: National Tool

 

    8. Social Security Administration (SSA)

 

  URL: https://www.ssa.gov

  Short Description: Official Social Security portal for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

  Category: Government

  Service Area: National

  Type: Federal Program Portal

 

    9. Texas Department of Insurance – Senior Resources

 

  URL: https://www.tdi.texas.gov

  Short Description: Consumer guidance on Medicare supplements, LTC insurance, and insurance fraud.

  Category: Financial

  Service Area: Texas

  Type: State Government Agency