A new financial resource website has been launched in New Brunswick for adults 50 and over.
The Financial and Consumer Services Commission (FCNB) launched the website, which is dedicated to helping older adults prepare for and protect their retirement.
It is designed with accessibility in mind and will have information that will interest older adults, their friends, family, and caregivers.
It will also benefit professionals who provide services to older adults, such as mortgage brokers, real estate agents, insurance registrants, and securities registrants.
“We wanted to improve our current online experience for older adults, caregivers, and industry professionals by making content simple to navigate, relatable, and accessible,” said Erin King, acting director of education and communications at FCNB, in a release.
Some of the resources on the website include:
- Adults prepare for retirement
- Caregivers understand their responsibilities if appointed under a power of attorney, and financial professionals understand their responsibilities when working with older and vulnerable clients
- The website features nine new videos on topics like choosing a Trusted Contact Person, the importance of estate planning, and more. For a more interactive experience, visitors to the site can book a free presentation about frauds and scams targeting older adults and signs of financial abuse and exploitation
“The older adult audience has been a focus of many of our initiatives over the last several years,” said King.
“With an increase in financial exploitation due to social isolation, and new regulatory tools aimed at protecting older and vulnerable investors, we have a lot of new and important information to share with this audience.”
The website launch coincides with Seniors’ Month and supports World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.
