Managing Your Finances

Financial  exploitation, also known as financial abuse, occurs when someone illegally or improperly uses your money or property for their own benefi

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides financial resources and information for older adults and their families. 

Consumer. gov provides helpful resources to help you manage your money including budgets, credit, debt, and loans. 

Older people often have regular income, accumulated savings, or equity in their homes. This makes them attractive targets for exploitation by con artists, unscrupulous family members, caregivers and others.