Senior Financial Planning
Financial Planning Articles
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 who are living on a fixed income. Learn how to help a senior evaluate their income, assets, and expenses and develop a monthly budget they can actually follow.
2 CommentsFree and Discounted Services for Seniors and Their Caregivers
With so many seniors living on limited incomes, finding affordable products and services is crucial. Get the inside scoop on freebies and discounts available to you and your aging loved one.
60 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
Questions about best next steps for retiring mother in law with MS. Are there any errors in our thought process?
2 AnswersOngoing troubles with greedy sister. Here we go again... How best to respond?
8 AnswersOptions for care?
3 AnswersI need help dealing with an abusive, elderly mother. Is there an agency or something in the community that helps individuals like myself?
4 AnswersExhaustedPiper Replied 5 hours ago
Financial Planning Discussions
"Fiduciaries" versus Fiduciaries
2 CommentsA vent about the (potentially future) IL situation on my SO's first day to work in just over 8 months
3 CommentsPeggySue2020 Commented Dec 29, 2020There is so much I need to learn about Aging Care especially with regards to the financial part of it. Mom's bills seem outrageously high!
4 CommentsYou should look at your parents' annuities and mutual funds right now. It might be time to cash out now while they're way ahead.
5 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Aug 20, 2020
Financial Planning Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Caregiving
- Cognitive Decline
- Burnout
- Area Agency on Aging
- Dementia Behaviors
- Aging in Place
- Cancer
- Home Modification
- 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