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
Is asking for a gratuity appropriate at a senior living establishment?
20 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied 6 min agoDeclining a pension payment to qualify for PACE?
3 Answersigloo572 Replied 1 hour agoMy sister and I were both POD on moms checking and savings accounts. Now sister has convinced Mom to make her a joint holder of checking.
5 AnswersXbox1993 Replied Apr 17, 2024Our live in caregiver that doesn’t help wants cash. I don’t want to pay in cash.
8 AnswersKNance72 Answered Apr 16, 2024
Financial Planning Discussions
HollyIvy's lessons learned.
3 Comments97yroldmom Commented Apr 17, 2024Urgently need advice to help elderly neighbor, who just lost her only child, plan her course going forward.
6 CommentsFawnby Commented Apr 6, 2024Long term care insurance.
8 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Apr 4, 2024Conservatorship, selling home. Mentally challenged 51 yr old nephew will not let CV inside wards home. What to do? Landlord tenant PW.
3 CommentsZmom1940 Commented Feb 28, 2024
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- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
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- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body Dementia
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