July 2014 - SavingAdvice.com Blog

by Amanda Blankenship

5 “Invisible” Home Safety Tools on Amazon That Could Save Your Life Growing older often means valuing independence more than ever—but it also means being realistic about safety risks at ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

9 Car‑Break‑In Tricks Thieves Use on Older Drivers — The One Red Flag You Must Never Ignore Car theft is on the rise in the United States, and it’s evolving in many ways, too. In fact, vehicle theft rates ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

The Mystery Box Scam: Why Unsolicited Packages Are a Red Flag for Identity Theft You see there’s a package on the front porch, but you don’t remember ordering anything. Hey, we’ve all... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

New York: $1 Rides for Seniors Through Local “Reduced Fare MetroCard” Programs If you are someone who travels using public transport in New York City on a daily basis, you know how much those fares c... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

7 In‑Flight Medical Emergencies Rising Among Seniors — And the One Item Doctors Say to Pack No one wants to think about having some kind of emergency while they are on an airplane. It is stressful to even conside... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Medicare Advantage Prior‑Authorization Denials Jumped 56% — New April Rules Aim to Fix It If you’ve ever had a doctor recommend a treatment—only to be told you need “approval first”—you’ve experienc... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

FDA Warns: Popular Supplements Marketed to Seniors Found Contaminated With Hidden Drugs If you’re taking supplements to stay healthy in retirement, this is something you need to see. The U.S. Food and Drug ... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

The 5 Best 5%+ APY Accounts for Seniors in 2026 — Ranked by Safety and Ease of Use If you’re over 50 and still keeping cash in a traditional savings account, you could be leaving serious money on the t... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

9 Legal Documents Most Americans Over 50 Still Don’t Have If something unexpected happened tomorrow, would your family know what to do—or worse, would the courts decide for you... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

80-Year-Old Becomes Homeless After Solo Cross-Country Trip: ‘Walmart Angel’ Steps Up Sometimes the biggest financial wake-up calls don’t come from spreadsheets and budgeting. They come from real life. On... read the story