VIDEO:90-year-old Madoff victim loses $700,000, heads back to work

[leftchick]

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/player/popup/?rn=3906861&cl=12126414&ch=4226713&src=news

my father is almost 90. This is just so sad.

[high density]

1. The "investment adviser" that put him into this "fund" should be sued

It is elder abuse. I have an aunt in her 80s that was also put into inappropriate investments by an "adviser."

[Double T]

3. Most financial advisers are crooks; ever look at their fees?

Financial advisers are part of the wall street brotherhood of criminals.

[joeunderdog]

7. This is why the Madoff scandal will turn into a web of crime on many levels.

Markopoulos said that these advisers knew without a doubt that Madoff couldn't be legit, but that they were well compensated to look the other way.

Law suit anyone?

[Double T]

2. What an absolute inspiration this guy is; doing what he must do to survive.......

and doing it with a smile and positive attitude. No whimpering and no whining; just taking care of business and getting it done! K & R!!!!

[leftchick]

5. my Dad would do the same thing if he were able

that was the way he was brought up and the way he raised his six children. You do not get something for nothing like most kids expect today.

[Double T]

8. I'm certain your Dad would do the same if he were able.

You and your five siblings can be proud of your parents. Thanks for posting this inspiring thread.:pals:

[stubtoe]

9. I saw him on the news. I just LOVE people like that.

And he seems to be really enjoying himself. Talk about lemons into lemonade.

[Double T]

10. What a great elderly man and kudos to the compassionate grocery store owner.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

4. $10 an hour? I need a job that pays that well!

But seriously, he is an inspiration--and also lucky he is healthy enough to be able to work. My mom is his age, and is very deaf and can barely see. I don't think she could work now because she's not up to it.

[leftchick]

6. my father is almost completely senile

but he still gets around a little. He just doesn't remember anything. :(