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Wealth-Building Resources

Finances for Seniors: Retirement, Estate Planning and Elder Fraud

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USC Credit Union – Financial Education

USC Credit Union provides information on retirement planning, and preventing elder fraud, in addition to money basics like  savings and investing. Use their “Financial Focu$” resource to access personalized learning according to your needs.

Estate Planning

An estate plan is an essential tool in order to build and preserve generational wealth. Consumer Reports shares 7 steps to creating an estate plan with the assistance of a lawyer. While it is possible to make a basic estate plan on your own, it is advisable to work with a professional to be sure that your wishes are clear and will be honored after you are gone.

Association for Black Estate Planning Professionals
This association brings together professionals committed to bridging the racial wealth gab by creating, conserving and channeling wealth. Search the membership directory.

American College of Trust & Estate Counsel
The website includes an extensive education guide, including FAQs on topics related to estate planning. You can also use their directory to find an attorney in your area.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Elder Law Attorneys help families with planning around health and long-term care, including Medicaid and Medicare coverage, insurance, trusts, benefits, housing and related issues. Search the NAELA directory.

Retirement Resources

RetireGuide.com
RetireGuide.com is a health and wealth website dedicated to providing accurate information and research on a variety of retirement topics. Check out their guides on Medicare and Retirement After the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Elder Fraud

Elders are especially vulnerable to financial fraud. You can find out more about elder fraud and what to do if you or a loved one has been targetted at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

You can also call 211 to access the Elder Abuse hotline or (877) 4-R-SENIORS  – (877) 477-3646.

First Citizens Bank sponsors financial empowerment programs conducted by the USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture. Explore “Insights” on their website for advice on personal, small business and commercial finance, plus wealth management.