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
Since my mother‘s name is on the house, as well as mine, what would happen to profit from a sale?
6 AnswersJudithmommy1 Replied Mar 30, 2024Moving in with elderly father?
14 Answersfreqflyer Answered Mar 30, 2024Does anyone know why a POA might apply for an adjustable-rate home equity conversion loan?
5 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Mar 29, 2024How can I keep my severely mentally ill husband from opening new credit cards? I'm his DPA and Rep Payee.
13 AnswersLlamalover47 Answered Mar 28, 2024
Financial Planning Discussions
Long term care insurance.
2 Commentsfreqflyer Commented Mar 20, 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, 2024The mother of all breaches: why we should never use the same password for different accounts.
11 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Feb 2, 2024I cannot afford to keep my dad in memory care. We are currently self-paying as he does not currently qualify for Medicaid. What are my options?
11 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented Jan 25, 2024
Financial Planning Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cognitive Decline
- Caregiving
- Aging in Place
- Dementia Behaviors
- Area Agency on Aging
- Cancer
- Home Modification
- Memory Loss
- Mild Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Violent Behavior
- Adult Day Care
- Dementia Wandering
- Chemotherapy