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Fraud and scam support available at no charge
I was vacationing, relaxed and without a care in the world, when I received a phone call. Someone close to me who I’ve known my entire life had a “boyfriend” and she had become close to him through “texting.” Alarm bells went off because 1) She hasn’t dated in 30...
Recreational gambling and taxes: What you need to know
As a casual gambler, you will pay less in taxes if you follow session reporting, because you net your activity for that day. Unfortunately, the only crystal-clear session advice from the IRS is on slot machines. In Shollenberger, the court used the IRS Advice...
Adult Day Center offers opportunities for socialization, fun and caregiver respite
Asha spent much of her career working in medical technology and research. When she retired, she didn’t imagine herself in the role of family caregiver – or at least not yet. But her husband, Ajit, 76, whose engineering career had taken them from Minnesota to Camarillo...
Eldercare can be a medical deduction
With people living longer, many are caring for elderly relatives who can't live independently. They often wonder about tax deductions for these care costs. These costs might be deductible as medical expenses. The deduction is claimed by the care recipient if they pay...
Health care district teaches seniors how to use smartphones, tablets
Digital technology can be confusing at any age and especially when you switch from an Android device to an Apple product. Just ask Jessie Kloppenburg. The 85-year-old Camarillo resident was having a heck of a time because she had an iPhone watch and a Samsung...
City grant helps fund new mobile VR program for seniors in Camarillo
'Roam Around the World' teaches digital literacy while offering virtual travel Camarillo Health Care District will help local older adults, age 62 and up who are homebound or have limited mobility, go on virtual travel adventures thanks in part to a community...
Camarillo Health Care District offers summer classes, presentations
Stay active and engaged with our summertime offerings I know summer calendars fill up fast with vacations, activities, family reunions and more! But that doesn't mean you should put your health on hold. So, if you can, try to squeeze in some classes offered at the...
You may be able to minimize the tax on your Social Security benefits and the cost of your Medicare benefits
Whether your Social Security benefits are taxable (and, if so, the amount that is taxed) depends on several issues including filing status and income. In addition, the amount that is withheld from your Social Security benefits to pay for your Medicare premiums is...
Stroke Story: A day that went sideways, a life of gratitude
I remember March 29, 2015, like it was yesterday. A beautiful spring day in Northern California, the sun was out, the birds were chirping, and I was heading to Kohl’s to replenish my wardrobe as I acclimated to a new climate in a new city, in a new state, 2,343 miles...
Presley’s Trust Teaches Us A Lesson
Lisa Marie Presley, who recently passed away unexpectedly, apparently left an amendment to her trust that is now being contested by her mother, Priscilla Presley. The trust amendment directed for Lisa Marie’s children to become the trustees of her trust effectively...