Community Resources
- AARP
- I find this association has very helpful articles for retired (and pre-retired) persons. The annual membership cost is small and the value is great. I always find a useful gem every month.
- Certified Financial Planners Association
- If you do not have a financial planner, this association website can help your search for one in your area. However, if you don’t know what to look for in a planner read…
- How to Pick a Financial Planner (from CFPA)
- Choosing an advisor is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. It will take some work on your part, but partnering with the right financial advisor can help reduce your financial stress and give you confidence and security today and in the future. Included are 10 questions to ask a financial planner
- LA County Bar Association Smart Law
- Smartlaw is the Lawyer Referral Service of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. SmartLaw is a non-profit public service that allows members of the public to find a qualified lawyer in Southern California and get general information about legal issues. There is no cost to access information through SmartLaw and no cost to get referred to a lawyer through SmartLaw. You can get referrals to estate attorneys and access to other information about family law concerns.
- Nancy’s Tech Help
- Nancy’s Tech Help For Older Adults: Provides education and support to clients who want to learn how to use their iPhones, iPads, PCs, and Macs. Nancy teaches clients how to email, text, Zoom, organize files, and more. Clients receive easy-to-follow instructions and are seen (currently by Zoom) weekly, sometimes for months, until the client is on solid ground.
- Medicare Counseling
- California HICAP is part of a national network of State Health Insurance and Assistance Programs (SHIP). SHIP is a Federal grant program that helps States enhance and support a network of local programs, staff, and volunteers. Local programs are charged with directly helping beneficiaries to understand the complexities of their Medicare benefits including Prescription Drug Plan coverage, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare supplemental policies, Medicare Savings Programs, and long term care insurance. The Administration for Community Living administers the SHIP grant programs nationally. 800-434-0222