Retirees are increasingly in the crosshairs of online scammers, and one Boise financial planner is doing something about it with a hands-on evening session that pairs practical digital safety tips with pizza.
Boise Retirement Coach will host a cybersecurity workshop, “1 Hour to Hackproof Your Life Now!,” on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Smokey Mountain Pizzeria & Grill, 415 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, Idaho 83706.
The event is tailored for Treasure Valley retirees, pre-retirees, and their families who want to take actionable measures to shield their financial accounts and personal data from hacking attempts and scams. A pizza and salad bar will be provided as part of the gathering.
Cybersecurity is a recurring theme for the practice, which has covered the topic on its blog, Peggy’s Pearls: Investing in You, with articles like Cybersecurity Threats to Watch in 2026 and Public Wi-Fi Safety. The upcoming workshop moves that online discussion into a face-to-face setting where participants can pose questions directly.
“When it comes to Cyber Security the proverb ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure’ holds true.” Peggy L. Farnworth
Those interested are asked to confirm their attendance by Friday, October 23, 2026. RSVP for the cybersecurity workshop.
About Boise Retirement Coach
Boise Retirement Coach is the financial planning practice of Peggy L. Farnworth, CPA, CFP®, CSA, in Boise, Idaho. Peggy has more than 30 years in the business and is an Elite Advisor with the Ed Slott and Company. The practice offers holistic financial planning aligned with your lifelong values, and combines calculators with conversations. Boise Retirement Coach is located at 670 E. Riverpark Lane, Suite #140, Boise, Idaho 83706. Learn more at boiseretirementcoach.com.
Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Boise Retirement Coach and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. are not affiliated.
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Peggy L. Farnsworth, CPA, CFP®, CSA
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Why it matters: As online fraud becomes more sophisticated, retirees often find themselves targeted precisely because they hold savings and may be less familiar with evolving digital threats. This workshop offers a low-barrier, in-person opportunity for a vulnerable demographic to learn practical safeguards. Events like this highlight the growing need for financial professionals to extend their role beyond investment advice into everyday consumer protection.
