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SUMMARY:Fighting Fraud: Protecting what matters most
DESCRIPTION:Financial fraud is becoming more sophisticated every day\, but knowledge remains one of your strongest defenses.\nWebinar: Wednesday\, October 21\, 2026 at at 3 p.m. CT\, 4 p.m. ET\, 2 p.m. MT\, 1 p.m. PT\, Noon AKT\, 11 a.m. HT\nLearn how to recognize common scam tactics\, spot warning signs early and take practical steps to help protect yourself in this FREE webinar with subject matter experts from Edward Jones: \n\nLauren Finn\, Deputy Anti-money Laundering (AML) Officer\, Edward Jones\nWade Justice\, Team Leader\, Financial Crimes Investigations\,\, Edward Jones\nGretchen Trevaskis\, Senior Product Manager\, Banking Portfolio\, Edward Jones\n\nModerator for this webinar is Sandy Miller is an award-winning American journalist and news anchor. Sandy recently retired from FOX 2 news at 6 p.m. and anchor for FOX 2 Newsedge at 10 p.m. \nYou’ll also have a chance to submit questions during the webinar through the Q&A widget. \nPlease Note: Webinar is presented at 3 p.m. CT\, 4 p.m. ET\, 2 p.m. MT\, 1 p.m. PT\, Noon AKT\, 11 a.m. HT \nCan’t make the live event? Register today\, and the link we send in your confirmation email can be used to view the webinar on demand. \nREGISTER HERE.\n  \nThank you to Cailyn Paradise\, CFP\, CEPA – Edward Jones Financial Advisor for making this webinar available to our Connecticut solos! \nIf you are considering a second opinion on how your retirement investments are performing\, contact Cailyn at (860) 567-4015 to set up a review to “stress test” your financial plan. \nFor a personal introduction to Cailyn\, CLICK HERE.
URL:https://soloagersconnect.com/event/fighting-fraud-protecting-what-matters-most/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solo Agers Connect":MAILTO:Solo@SoloAgersConnect.com
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Changes of Medicare Webinar
DESCRIPTION:SoloAgersConnect and Sage Insurance Solutions Present the Informational Webinar:\nNavigating the Changes of Medicare\n  \nFor Medicare\, every year brings changes\, but understanding them doesn’t have to be stressful. \nJoin independent Medicare agent Springli Sage for a clear\, unbiased session designed to help you understand what’s changing\, what it may mean\, and what questions are worth asking during your annual review. This presentation is for anyone in the U.S. enrolling in or already covered by Medicare. \nNo sales\, no pressure\, just practical information so you can make informed decisions with confidence. \nMedicare changes don’t have to be confusing. Join this free educational session to get plain English explanations and feel more confident about your Medicare decisions. \nFeeling overwhelmed by Medicare updates?\nLet’s make it simple. Join us for a no pressure\, education-only session that cuts through the noise. \nBring your questions and leave with clarity. \nWhat We’ll Cover \nThis general informational presentation will cover the four parts of Medicare Parts A\, B\, C\, and D; your two coverage pathways. Original and Advantage; Enrollment times and penalties. There will be time for Q&A\, so please bring your questions. \nSign up for this free webinar today! Attendees will receive email confirmation and login instructions a day before the webinar. \nThis webinar is scheduled for 2 pm EDT / 1 pm CDT / 12 pm MDT / 11 am PDT\n  \n  \nSpringli Sage is the owner of Sage Insurance Solutions. She has 27 years of insurance experience helping clients prepare for the unknown. \nAt Sage Insurance Solutions\, LLC\, Springli’s mission is to provide exceptional health and Medicare insurance services rooted in honesty\, compassion\, integrity\, and knowledge. She strives to connect individually with each client\, ensuring that their insurance needs are understood and met with clarity and confidence. Her goal is to alleviate the anxiety often associated with obtaining insurance by offering personalized guidance and support every step of the way. She offers both in-person and phone consultations. Learn more. \n  \nThis webinar is brought to you by SoloAgersConnect.com\, an informational website and lifestyle brand for people aging alone without a spouse or family involved in their daily lives.
URL:https://soloagersconnect.com/event/navigating-the-changes-of-medicare/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solo Agers Connect":MAILTO:Solo@SoloAgersConnect.com
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Medicaid\, Burial Costs\, and Final Arrangements: What Solo Agers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:SoloAgersConnect presents the FREE informative webinar:\nMedicaid\, Burial Costs\, and Final Arrangements: What Solo Agers Need to Know\nDate: Monday\, November 16 | Time: 6:30–7:30 p.m. EST \nWebinar Overview\nPlanning for final arrangements and long-term care can feel overwhelming. This practical webinar brings together experienced professionals in advance planning and Connecticut Medicaid/Title 19 guidance to help solo agers approach these important decisions for themselves—or while caring for an aging parent—with greater confidence and clarity. \nParticipants will learn how thoughtful advance planning can support personal wishes\, preserve independence\, improve preparedness\, and reduce stress for loved ones. The discussion will also clarify the administrative steps involved in Medicaid eligibility and applications for long-term care services. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nWhy advance planning can document and support your final wishes and give your family peace of mind.\nWays to prepare for long-term care while maintaining control and independence.\nThe role of Medicaid-compliant final expense and funeral trusts.\nCore considerations in Connecticut Medicaid/Title 19 eligibility and applications.\nHow organized documentation and professional coordination can reduce delays and stress.\nWhere non-attorney guidance ends and legal counsel may be needed.\n\nWho should attend?\nSolo agers who are planning for their own future\, caring for an aging parent\, or seeking a clearer understanding of final-arrangement planning and Connecticut Medicaid support. Anyone in this situation who seeks to learn more about these topics in Connecticut or in general. \nMeet the Presenters\nSmiling young man in a suit and tie. \nBrian J. Cimbak | JG Advance Planning\nBrian is a Connecticut native\, licensed funeral director with more than 15 years of industry experience\, and a licensed insurance consultant. He has helped countless families establish Medicaid-compliant final expense and funeral trusts\, the best way to consider asset protection in long-term or nursing home situations\, and plan final arrangements with careful attention to detail. \nJG Advance Planning draws on more than 65 years of collective experience and works with funeral homes\, elder care and Medicaid-planning attorneys\, and senior planners. Its independent approach offers objective guidance\, access to cremation and burial package discounts in Connecticut\, Massachusetts\, and Rhode Island\, and options for planning outside a funeral home. \n  \nAkua Okyere | Compass Title19 Consultants LLC\nAkua is an adult Medicaid/Title 19 operations and policy leader with extensive Connecticut Department of Social Services experience in eligibility\, compliance\, policy\, program development\, and operational management. Through Compass\, a Connecticut-based non-attorney Medicaid consulting firm\, she provides administrative support for HUSKY C\, Long-Term Services & Supports\, nursing home Medicaid\, and Home and Community-Based Waiver applications. \nCompass Title 19 Consultants LLC assists with eligibility review\, application preparation\, document organization\, income and asset review\, verification management\, communication with DSS\, and ongoing application support while complementing—not replacing—the work of legal professionals. \n  \nThis informational webinar is brought to you through a collaboration between SoloAgersConnect.com\, JG Advance Planning\, and Compass Title 19 Consultants LLC.  SoloAgersConnect.com\, an informational website and lifestyle brand for people aging alone without a spouse or family involved in their daily lives. To receive announcements for our events\, sign up HERE.
URL:https://soloagersconnect.com/event/webinar-medicaid-burial-costs-and-final-arrangements-what-solo-agers-need-to-know/
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SUMMARY:Virtual Coffee Social for Solo Agers December 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the First Tuesday of the month for a Virtual Coffeee Social for solo agers around the country!\nThis is a casual social for Solo Agers looking for conversation over a cup of coffee (or whatever beverage you want). Meet other Solo Agers in a safe and welcoming virtual environment. \nWe will meet online for an hour. Stay to the end or leave when you want to — your choice! \nGrab your beverage of choice\, log into our virtual Coffee Social and join the conversation! \nAfter you register\, you will receive an email with login instructions and a reminder before the event. \nCheck your Time Zone Start Time:\nEDT 1:30 PM\nCDT 12:30 PM\nMDT 11:30 AM\nPDT 10:30 AM\nYour host for this virtual coffee social is Jill Kovalich\, founder of SoloAgersConnect.com. \nJoin the conversation. \nSee you online!
URL:https://soloagersconnect.com/event/virtual-coffee-social-for-solo-agers-december-1/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Solo Agers Connect":MAILTO:Solo@SoloAgersConnect.com
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