Sean Voskuhl

Recent studies from Vanderbilt show the human brain begins to change around 33 years of age.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said things like quick decision making, math skills, and other skills start to slow down.  But there are things we can do to keep our brain engaged.   “One of the bigg...

A study from the Alliance for Lifetime Income revealed that half of Americans ages 61 to 65 have retired and many have mixed emotions about the decision.  After a lifetime of working, rural Americans can find themselves with a loss of purpose and isolated from people close to them.  The AAR...

The top scams of 2022 targeted rural and urban Americans alike.  No matter where you live, scammers are constantly trying to find ways to con you out of your money.   “Scammers don’t care where you are from," said the AARP's Sean Voskuhl.  "They will tailor their ...

More than 50% of Americans think having an estate planning is at least somewhat important, but only 33% have a will or living trust.  According to AARP’s Sen Voskuhl, estate planning is even more important for farmers as it decides the future of the farm.  Without a goo...

The Social Security increase for 2023 is welcome news for seniors, but it also means an increase in scam attempts.  Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments increased 8.7% this year, thanks to an annual cost-of-living adjustment required by law.  That tr...

Holiday shopping, like most shopping these days, has moved online.  And while in many ways it’s more convenient, on-line shopping also means unique risks, that according to a new AARP survey.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said more than 75% of American consumers reported that they have experienced fraud.  Voskuhl added a similar ...

With the holiday season here, that means scammer are increasing their efforts to separate you from your personal information, your identity, your money and much more.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said scammers are not only targeting the elderly, but they now have children in their focus.  He said now i...

Inflation is hitting everyone with higher prices.  Whether groceries to gas and farm machinery, the impact of inflation is widespread.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said for seniors, some inflation relief could be coming through social security next year.   “Many experts pr...

Grandparents love their grandchildren, and criminals love to take advantage of that for their financial gain.  One of the more popular scams is the Grandparent Scam, where a stranger will call up claiming to be the target’s grandchild.  They’ll ...

Americans are facing higher prices across the board and rural families are some of the hardest hit.  With fewer choices, stores or suppliers, rural America doesn’t have the same options available to urban communities.  AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said, that doesn’t mean rural families can’t fight inflation. “From groceries, to cars, DIY...