MoneyTalks 50+

In the season 8 finale of Money Talks 50+, Retirement Reality Check, Jess will discuss a number of local, federal, national, and supportive resources that can make navigating your golden years a little easier. 

NOTE: phone numbers and websites provided are accurate as of September 2026. 

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One of ElderWatch's goals is to protect Coloradans 50+ from fraud and scams. Join Jess as she reviews some of the common tactics used by scammers, provides information related to which scams were most commonly reported to the ElderWatch helpline in 2025, and offers resources for what to do next if you've experienced a scam. 

ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

We've all heard of Social Security and Medicare, but do you know how benefits are calculated, what they cover, and how choices you make before it's even time to claim benefits can impact your benefits in retirement? Join Jess as she dives into these important, but often misunderstood, programs. 

ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

You've hit your retirement savings goal, but what does that mean for your budget going forward? Join Jess as she discusses some of the considerations and changes that go into creating a successful retirement budget, compared to a budget in your working life.

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For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

After years of saving for retirement, when it finally comes time to enjoy your nest egg, will you be able to? Today Jess is talking about a retirement spending paradox: why do retirees with more than enough saved for retirement sometimes struggle to enjoy the fruits of their labor?

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For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

As more Americans work beyond traditional retirement age, the question is no longer whether people can work after 65, but why they do. In this episode, we explore how current workers can build greater retirement flexibility, things to consider when returning to the workforce if savings fall short, and how work can provide purpose, connection, and fulfillment during "retirement." Whether working after 65 is a necessity or a choice, understanding your options can help you create a more secure and meaningful future.

ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

The impact of inflation isn't something that's only felt by retirees, but because it reduces our spending power, it can be scarier and more confusing once you've exited the workforce. Curious about ideas for minimizing the impact of inflation on your life in retirement? Join Jess as she discusses ideas from experts on the impact of inflation in retirement. 

ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

The order of market returns matters more than most retirees realize. Join Jess as she discusses practical strategies to help protect your retirement savings from Sequence of Return Risk, whether you're preparing for retirement, nearing retirement, or already retired.

ElderWatch does not offer financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Could a market downturn in your first years of retirement derail your financial plans? In this episode of MoneyTalks 50+, Jess explores the often-debated concept of sequence of return risk—the idea that market losses early in retirement may have a lasting impact on your portfolio’s ability to sustain you in retirement. Tune in to better understand one of retirement's biggest financial fears—and get ready for our next episode, where we'll explore the strategies experts recommend for managing it.

 ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice. 

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/

Welcome to the first episode of Retirement Reality Check, the newest season of Money Talks 50+! Today, Jess is talking about two different models that experts use to explain phases of retirement. Whether you're about to retire, just retired, or have been retired for some time, this episode is for you! 

ElderWatch does not provide financial or legal advice.  

For more information about ElderWatch, check us out online: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/elderwatch/