Retired Social Worker Lost $300,000 to a Gold Coin Scam, And She Just Discovered She’s Triggered An IRMAA Surprise
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24/7 Wall St.Retired Social Worker Lost $300,000 to a Gold Coin Scam, And She Just Discovered She’s Triggered An IRMAA Surprise247wallst.comBarbara Putnam, 73, spent 40 years as a social worker and mental health program manager for the state of Washington, based in Olympia. She did what every retirement guide tells you to do: worked steadily, saved consistently, built a nest egg. Then, one afternoon, she clicked what she thought was a Facebook Messenger shortcut. Her ... Retired Social Worker Lost $300,000 to a Gold Coin Scam, And She Just Discovered She’s Triggered An IRMAA Surprise
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