Lifestyle
![]() Medicare and Tech Support Scams Are On the RiseLast month Medicare announced that one of their contractors had been hacked and the personal information of 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries were stolen. The security breach put Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, health ins |
Lifestyle
![]() Natural Disasters and ScamsIt seems like natural disaster season is never ending these days. With it being the height of hurricane season, now is a good time to remind ourselves that after Mother Nature moves out the criminal scammers tend to move in. Following extreme we |
Lifestyle
![]() Last Chance for White PantsLower Cape Fear LifeCare’s Last Chance for White Pants Gala has become the area’s favorite end-of-summer celebration, offering guests live high-energy dance music, delicious food and cocktails, virtual and silent auctions, and a rare bourbon raffle. |
Lifestyle
![]() Beware of “Summer Deal” StealsSummer is officially here which means door-to-door sales crews are too. But buyer beware because what they’re selling isn’t always legit. Be cautious anytime a stranger comes knocking, especially if the visitor is trying to sell you goods or ser |
Senior Living
![]() Six Tips to Consider for Retirement RelocationApproaching retirement requires lots of planning and usually that refers to the financial variety. But, if you’ve made the decision to relocate, that’s a whole new category of factors to consider. I spoke with a couple of families wh |
Financial Planning
![]() Help Stop Elder Financial AbuseJune 15 is World Elder Abuse Prevention Day and more than 369,000 incidents of financial abuse targeting older adults are reported to authorities in the U.S. each year, causing an estimated $4.8 billion in losses. And those numbers likely understate |
Lifestyle
![]() Help Stop Summer Season ScamsSummer has finally arrived, but the beginning of beach season inevitably brings weight loss scams with it. Criminals take advantage of the season to offer bogus solutions for losing weight or getting in shape. Here’s how these scams generally wo |
Financial Planning
![]() How Philanthropy Fits Into Your Financial PlanCharitable contributions hold the remarkable ability to transform lives and communities, but what if there was a way to magnify their impact while benefiting your own financial situation? Enter Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), an increasing |
Senior Living
![]() Riverlights, Wilmington’s Only Master Planned Community, Brings the Good Life to the Rivers EdgeSituated along three miles of the Cape Fear River is Wilmington’s only master-planned community, Riverlights. Just six years into a 10-year build-out, Riverlights’ 1400-acres include single and multi-family home sites, duplexes, townhomes, custo |
Lifestyle
![]() When it Comes to Home Repairs or Moving, Make Sure to Shop AroundSpring has sprung and with warmer weather comes home repairs. Unfortunately, shady contractors are out there looking homeowners in the market for spring repairs. Contractor fraud and home improvement scams can cost homeowners thousands of dollar |
Lifestyle
![]() First Chance for White Pants to Kick Off Summer SeasonLower Cape Fear LifeCare is thrilled to announce its partnership with Waterline Brewing Company for a pre-party fundraiser in conjunction with its well-known annual Last Chance for White Pants Gala. First Chance for White Pants continues the nonprofi |
Lifestyle
![]() Keep Your Network Safe From CriminalsCriminals have so many ways to getting in touch with us these days. According to new data from the Federal Trade Commission, the winning entry path in 2022 was the internet. About one fourth of fraud reports indicate the contact method was |
Lifestyle
![]() Beware of Bank ImpostersBanking has changed quite a bit thanks to the internet. While many people still prefer the brick and mortar experience when dealing with their money, today you can do many of the same functions online and over the phone. Criminals are cashing in on t |
Lifestyle
![]() Identity Theft AwarenessIt’s never a bad time to think about a sobering reality: your personal information has most likely already been stolen. Many entities have our personal information – credit card and bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, and health-related in |
Lifestyle
![]() Day Trips from Wilmington: Heading NorthLast month, I shared my favorite day trip destinations heading south -- Southport, Bald Head Island, North Myrtle Beach, and Brookgreen Gardens, among them. This month, I’m heading north with destinations that are just a short drive away to |
Senior Living
![]() Volunteers Add Needed Support to Hospice’s MissionApril 16-22 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. Many nonprofit organizations nationwide rely on volunteers to accomplish all that they do. One such nonprofit is Lower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL), which was founded in 1980 by a small group of dedic |
Senior Living
![]() Online Video Library Answers Common Questions About Hospice CareLower Cape Fear LifeCare (LCFL) recently launched an online video library, LifeCareAnswers.org, to answer the most common questions about hospice care. The videos are a way to help dispel many misconceptions people have about this type of care a |
Lifestyle
![]() Wilmington’s Districts Infuse Cool Energy in the Port City I’ve lived in or commuted to Wilmington for more than a decade now and must admit that while I’ve always loved the area, only recently have I noticed how complete this town has become. Don’t get me wrong, I love the beaches, historic downtown a |
Lifestyle
![]() Daytrips from Wilmington: Heading SouthWith its winning combination of beautiful beaches and a vibrant historic downtown, Wilmington might just satisfy you enough to stay put. But there are plenty of nearby destinations that offer fun day-trip diversions. A first on most lists is&nbs |
Senior Living
![]() Building a Home to Age in Place: Design Ideas That Are Strategic Yet StunningAging in place. It’s a concept that is informing public policy and family dynamics across the country. Here at Riverlights, it informs our homebuilders, interior designers, and residents, especially those who move here in retirement. To ac |