Event Details
The University of South Carolina College of Social Work is partnering with local organizations and offices to bring easy-to-understand and accessible informat ion to help older adults and caregivers stay independent, informed, and connected.
These programs are a part of the Age Ready series that seeks to teach life skills to promote independence for older adults. They are an extension of the aging-in-place research through the Healthy Aging Research and Technology Lab and the SmartHOME Center for Economic Excellence.
Sessions will be at 2 p.m. on the third Saturday of every month from March until October at Richland Library North Main.
Where: (In person and virtual)
Richland Library North Main Branch
Large Meeting Room
5306 North Main Street
Columbia, SC 29203
All sessions will also be broadcast live over Zoom. The link can be found on each of the sessions' event page on the library's website: www.richlandlibrary.com These sessions are an hour long and are designed for adults.
May 16 session — Smart and Safe Banking: Protecting Your Money Online and In-Person
Learn how to manage your money safely in today's world — whether you use the bank, phone, or computer. We'll cover how to spot scams, keep accounts secure, and use new banking tools with confidence. You'll gain tips to stay in control of your finances and avoid fraud.
Learn how to manage your money safely in today’s world—whether you use the bank, phone, or computer. We’ll cover how to spot scams, keep accounts secure, and use new banking tools with confidence. You’ll gain tips to stay in control of your finances and avoid fraud.
This session will be presented by Danielle Phillips, Branch Manager at Wells Fargo Bank.
Some of the topics covered will include:
-Setting Up Your Accounts for the Future
-Beneficiaries and Payable on Death (POD) Accounts
-Joint Accounts vs. "Co-Signer" Accounts
-Authorized Signers & Convenience Access
-Financial Power of Attorney (POA)
-Your Digital Legacy
-Safe Banking Practices
-Preventing Financial Scams