LibGuides: Senior Living: Money, Finance, and Insurance

Online library resources

These databases are accessible from the library's website and will require a current library card to login.

Consumer Reports
Direct link to Consumer Reports articles in MasterFile database. Full-text 1991 to present.
Legal Forms
Thousands of Colorado-specific and national legal forms spanning a variety of common concerns (bankruptcy, divorce, employment, landlord tenant, living wills, power of attorney, taxes, etc.).

Book a Librarian
The library offers one-on-one appointments to help patrons with technology and reference questions.

Senior Property Tax Exemption
Information and downloadable forms for claiming the senior property tax exemption.
Colorado VITA
Tax preparation assistance and tax counseling for the elderly.

Grand Junction Social Security Administration Office

825 N Crest Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81506

1-866-931-7120

Hours: 9-4 Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 9-12 Wed

IRS page for Seniors and Retirees
Pass it on - Federal Trade Commission
Guide to how to recognize and avoid becoming a victim to popular scams.
Elderwatch Colorado
Joint effort of the Colorado Attorney General and the AARP Foundation to protect seniors from financial exploitation
Social Security Administration
Use the retirement planner and benefits calculator, apply for benefits, and find Social Security information and tools.
Colorado Department of Insurance - Medicare information

The Ultimate Retirement Guide For 50+ by Suze Orman
ISBN: 9781401961152
Publication Date: 2020-04-07
How to Make Your Money Last - Completely Updated for Planning Today by Jane Bryant Quinn
Call Number: 332.024 Q7h
ISBN: 9781982115838
Publication Date: 2020-01-07
How to Retire with Enough Money by Teresa Ghilarducci
Call Number: 332.024 G424h
Publication Date: 2015-12-15
Social Security for Dummies by Jonathan Peterson; David Marantz (Narrated by)
ISBN: 9781515936206
Publication Date: 2019-06-12
A step-by-step guide to getting Social Security benefits for you and your family. Peterson gives you the practical information you need to make the most of the program, and make smart decisions about retirement.
Social Security, Medicare and Government Pensions by Joseph Matthews
Call Number: 344.7302 M439s
ISBN: 9781413327212
Publication Date: 2020-02-25
The Truth about Retirement Plans and IRAs by Ric Edelman
ISBN: 9781476739854
Publication Date: 2014-04-08