Fintech for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Ira Sobel PhD explained the five foundations of her “FinTech for Longevity”: client protection, longevity financing, retirement planning, end-of-life planning, and utilization of rights. She has since pivoted this service to a broader one called Longevity Academy.
Reena Naor, who has a masters degree in gerontology, mentioned the unbanked population and the challenges they face in accessing financial services and pointed out that there are multiple emotional challenges associated with financial services to be aware of.
Elizabeth Clubb explained the purpose of myFlock in helping older adults and their caregivers manage expenses and prevent financial exploitation. She highlighted customizable cards and alerts that provide real-time visibility on spending and expenses.
Marci Lobel-Esrig presented Silver Bills (now called PayTrust) a bill-paying concierge service for older adults, particularly those without tech access, nor adult children to help. Marci’s background in law and experience in financial exploitation and fraud provides a helpful perspective.
Josef Katz introduced CoverRight, a Medicare enrollment planning tool to simplify complex decisions for beneficiaries.
Co-host Michael Phillips spoke about AARP’s initiatives in FinTech, including the AARP Foundation’s website and the Money Matters tool. He emphasized the importance of addressing scams and fraud while promoting digital tools for older adults.
Recorded on September 8, 2022, this episode is part of our FinTech Series. Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.
Dr Ira Sobel, Founder and Academic Director, Longevity Academy FKA Fintech for Longevity
Rina Naor Aley-Raz, Co-Founder and CEO, BridgeIT at time of show
Currently Subject Matter Expert frog, Co-Founder, LumiFlies
Elizabeth Clubb, Founder and CEO, myFloc
myFloc is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company
Marci Lobel-Esrig J.D., Founder and General Counsel, Paytrust, FKA SilverBills
Paytrust is an AgeTech Collaborative from AARP portfolio company
Josef Katz, Head of Marketing CoverRight at time of show
Currently: Co-Host, Prime Life Podcast and advisor to CoverRight
Director Marketing and Communications, JLIC
Partner and Education Services Marketing Advisor, Solomon Consulting
Debbie Howard’s summary of this show.
Resources
AARP Money formerly Fintech.AARPFoundation dot org
AARP Foundation “for a future without senior poverty”
“Fintech” products are now part of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP
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