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Stay warm this winter with the Utility Bill Help program

Posted on 11/14/24

Facing escalating costs for basics like rent or mortgage payments, groceries and other services, older Coloradans should know about the Utility Bill Help (UBH) program.…
Colorado Expands Tax Exemption on Social Security Income

Posted on 06/21/24

The AARP-backed measure allows more Coloradans to fully deduct their Social Security benefits from their state taxable income, starting with the 2025 tax year.…
AARP Colorado Scam Jam Weekend in Grand Junction and Fruita, CO

Posted on 05/17/24

Join AARP Colorado for a Scam Jam Weekend in June! AARP Colorado and AARP ElderWatch will be in Grand Junction and Fruita, CO June 28– 29, 2024 for three fraud events. Learn how you can stamp out…
Colorado: Taking Aim at Bad Business Practices, Fraud

Posted on 03/31/24

Fraud losses in Colorado have more than tripled since 2019, federal data shows. The state hopes a new mediation program and revamped Stop Fraud Colorado website will help protect consumers.…
Computer Support Scams

Posted on 09/12/23

Criminals commonly use the names of well-known and reputable computer companies, online retailers, money transfer services and virus protection software companies to try and defraud others. These…
Economic Security for the Black Community: Promoting Equal Pay and Black Businesses

Posted on 08/09/23

Supporting Black businesses and advocating for pay equality is crucial for Black 50+ communities. A lack of equitable pay for Black 50+ workers can affect their retirement.…
Avoid Utility Scams

Posted on 08/04/23

When temperatures are very high or very low, scammers take advantage of the heating and cooling needs of consumers. Utility scammers commonly pose as someone who works for your gas, water or electric…
Identifying and Reporting Financial Exploitation

Posted on 06/02/23

Each year on June 15 we observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This is not a holiday to celebrate, but one to recognize that elder abuse is a serious problem in America and throughout the world,…
Home Improvement Tips

Posted on 05/10/23

Spring and summer months are often an ideal time to engage in projects around the house. The ElderWatch helpline receives many complaints about projects having to do with home repairs, remodel jobs…
Living on a Fixed Income

Posted on 04/07/23

Living on a fixed income during retirement can be challenging, especially in a time of increased inflation and decreased purchasing power. In 2022, inflation hit an all-time high in Colorado at a…