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As we know, many older adults suffer as a result of financial exploitation. On World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director, Rich Cordray, announced a request for information (RFI) to learn more about the ways that older adults are being financially exploited.

The RFI closes on Monday, August 20^th – there is still time to respond!

Click here for more information and to respond to the RFI.

Goals of the RFI

• Help CFPB understand the senior financial advisor market so they can improve protection for older Americans.
• Help make the work of the office for Older Americans more effective.

Issues Being Explored Through the RFI

• How seniors can best determine the legitimacy of the credentials of financial planners and advisors?
• What financial education, counseling, or management programs are tailored to the needs of older Americans, their families, and their caregivers?
• Asks for information about power of attorney and guardian abuse, affinity frauds, and the exploitation of older veterans?

Click here for more information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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by Cara Kenien, LMSW, MPA, Social Media Manager, NYCEAC