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Episode 50 - The $16,500 Grandparent Scam

Grandparents Duped by Scammers Demanding Cash

'Grandchild in jail' scheme and similar scams costs Americans millions in 2018

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The Perfect Scam

Episode 49 of The Perfect Scam - The Two Million Dollar Romance Scam

Widower Loses Life Savings in a Romance Scam

He opened his heart and checkbook, losing several million to a con artist

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Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam

Colorful conman John Duval Gluck and the Santa Claus Association

Bonus Episode - True or False with Frank Abagnale

True or False With Frank Abagnale

A bonus podcast episode featuring one of AARP's fraud experts

Take on Today

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Obituary Writers Get the Last Word

Obit editors talk with Bob Edwards about this unique form of journalism and the demands of their job

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Thanksgiving Stories From the Experts

Listen to favorite tales from professional chefs and home cooks in this special episode

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What You Need to Know About Social Security

Bob Edwards discusses changes coming in 2020 and how the program can work for you

Closing the Savings Gap

Episode 7 - Closing the Savings Gap

Retirement Planning Without an Employer-Sponsored Plan

A family caregiver must tackle saving for retirement and rebuilding her emergency fund

Closing the Savings Gap - episode - 6

Repairing Your Finances After a Divorce

A divorcee looks to replenish her retirement savings after borrowing from her 401k

Closing the Savings Gap - episode - 5

Protecting Your Finances with Life and Disability Insurance

A businesswoman reviews life and disability insurance options as a strategy to secure her financial future

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