Fraud Is Becoming Increasingly Sophisticated Ever wonder why we want to hear your voice when you are requesting money? We have had this "double authentication" practice since Blue Spark Financial began, for the safety of our clients, and we understand that sometimes it’s a pain to take the extra step to pick up the phone after an email. But it’s in place to protect against hackers – and they are … [Read more...]
Sophisticated Fraudsters
May 4, 2018 by Maura Griffin
Filed Under: Financial Planning, Medicare, Retirement, Social Security
Social Security and Medicare: Challenges
August 31, 2017 by Blue Spark Capital Advisors
Every year, the Trustees of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds release reports to Congress on the programs’ financial condition and projected financial outlook. The newest reports discuss the challenges and project a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.2% for 2018. Why are they facing financial challenges? Social Security and Medicare are funded primarily through the … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Financial Planning, Social Security
