4 Golden Rules for Avoiding Financial Scams (FQF)

In today's Five Question Friday (FQF) video, we cover these questions:

1. Four golden rules for avoiding financial scams
2. Finding and canceling forgotten subscriptions
3. Sharing passwords and 2FA with your spouse
4. Finding trustworthy help managing finances in old age
5. Are debt consolidation services legitimate?

Resources From Video
FTC Avoiding and Reporting Scams: https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams
ReportFraud.ftc.gov — If you encounter a scam, report it here to help law enforcement stop scammers.
IdentityTheft.gov — If you think a scammer has your personal information, this site walks you through recovery steps.
Rocket Money: https://go.robberger.com/rocket-money/yt-
Monarch Money: https://go.robberger.com/monarch-rob50/yt- (Use code ROB50 for 50% off the first year's subscription)
1Password Families: https://go.robberger.com/1password/yt-
AADMM Find a DMM Directory: https://secure.aadmm.com/
Nolo's Guide to Daily Money Managers: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/daily-money-management-programs-seniors-32269.html
NFCC Agency Finder: https://www.nfcc.org/agency-finder
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Credit Counseling Guide: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-the-difference-between-credit-counseling-and-debt-settlement-debt-consolidation-or-credit-repair-en-1449/

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Four golden rules for avoiding financial scams
05:22 Finding and canceling forgotten subscriptions
08:59 Sharing passwords and 2FA with your spouse
10:56 Finding trustworthy help managing finances in old age
12:51 Are debt consolidation services legitimate?

ABOUT ME

While still working as a trial attorney in the securities field, I started writing about personal finance and investing In 2007. In 2013 I started the Doughroller Money Podcast, which has been downloaded millions of times. I've since sold my websites, bought them back, and started a new website and this YouTube channel.

I'm also the author of Retire Before Mom and Dad--The Simple Numbers Behind a Lifetime of Financial Freedom (https://amzn.to/3by10EE)

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