Senior Financial Planning
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Renting vs. Buying in Senior Living Communities
When considering the many different types of senior housing communities available, you may be faced with the decision to rent or buy. It’s important to consider an elder’s future care needs and finances before deciding which option is best.
1 CommentHow to Put an Elderly Loved One on a Budget
Budgeting can be tricky, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. Learn how to help an aging loved one evaluate their personal cash flow and develop a monthly budget they can actually follow.
2 CommentsDiscounts and Free Services for Seniors and Their Caregivers
With so many older adults living on limited incomes, finding affordable products and services is crucial to making ends meet. Get the inside scoop on freebies and discounts available to you and your aging loved one.
61 CommentsThe Biggest Mistake People Make When Filing for Social Security
Many American adults don't know how to maximize their Social Security benefits. Most start collecting too early, and neglect to use strategies that make the most of their monthly benefits.
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Financial Planning Questions
How do I make sure no one can gain access to my social security or my bank account?
10 AnswersGeaton777 Replied 20 hours agoCaring for elderly parents who are not Medicaid eligible and how to get paid. Please help with where to go. Thanks so much!
9 AnswersFawnby Answered Dec 19, 2025Parents quit claimed their home to their children that can't agree on how to sell or manage the property. How is this typically dealt with?
5 AnswersMG8522 Replied Dec 18, 2025I'm 65 years old, retired with low fixed income. Where can I find financial assistance?
16 Answersgeddyupgo Replied Dec 15, 2025
Financial Planning Discussions
As ex and named beneficiary and executor by ex-husband.
8 Commentsdhalpern Commented Nov 23, 2025My mom passed away while in a nursing home. She also had 5,000.00 in an account at the nursing home.
3 Commentsigloo572 Commented Nov 7, 2025Caring for Your Aging Parents podcast
2 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Oct 19, 2025Husband has executive function issues due to NPH
4 CommentsFirefly71 Commented Sep 23, 2025
Financial Planning Related Topics
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- Caregiving
- Dementia Behaviors
- Aging in Place
- Home Modification
- Area Agency on Aging
- Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Mild Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Adult Day Care
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Violent Behavior
- Chemotherapy
- Dementia Wandering


