How To Identify, Prevent, and Fight Elder Financial Abuse

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 Here’s how to spot the signs of abuse and take steps to protect yourself and your finances as you age. Chaay_Tee / Shutterstock.com

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. Elder financial abuse happens when someone takes advantage of a senior for their money. It can happen if you’re planning to pass down an estate of millions, or if the only money you have is your monthly Social Security check. While financial abuse can look like a scam or someone attempting to alter your will, it can also be a…

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