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What Is Elder Fraud And How Do We Prevent It?

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Elder fraud is a large and growing problem, costing many seniors the savings they worked hard for in their younger years. Reports indicate older Americans lose anywhere between $2.9 to $36.5 billion each year. According to the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, individual victims of elder financial fraud lose an average of $34,200. In 7% […]

Should You Move Back Home to Save Money?

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Deciding where to live is never an easy decision to make. Whether you are graduating into an uncertain job market or feeling buried by debt, one decision that more and more young people are considering is moving back home to their parents.  While multigenerational living certainly isn’t the norm in the United States, it is […]

How Can Parents Raise Money-Savvy Kids?

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Guardian & Conservatorships: What’s Involved When Caring For An Adult?

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We know the thought of creating an estate plan might make your head spin. But failing to do so can cause way more mind-numbing, stressful, and time-consuming efforts later.  Creating power of attorney (POA) documents as part of an estate plan assigns an individual the authority to make decisions in financial or medical matters for […]

Can I Save For Retirement While Helping My Kids & Parents?

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If you’ve asked yourself how you’ll save for retirement while also financially helping your kids and parents, you’re not alone. A few years ago, the Pew Research Center reported that almost half of all adults in their 40’s or 50’s were either raising a child or supporting a grown child, while also helping a parent […]

Why Is It Important For Women To Get Life Insurance? [And How Much Should They Get?]

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If you have a love-hate relationship with insurance, you’re not alone. You love the peace of mind and protection insurance provides but hate seeing premium payments leave your bank account. Buying health, auto, disability, or homeowners/renter’s insurance helps protect you from being financially devastated by severe illnesses, injuries, accidents, or other events that could happen. […]

Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk (About Your Finances) [Book Review]

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Whether you have your financial house in order or you’re still learning to manage your money, you might find yourself in the position of taking charge of your parent’s finances. If you think you and your parents are too young to worry about their financial futures, please reconsider. While we all hope our Mom’s and […]

What Are The Best Ways To Help Aging Parents Financially?

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Whether you’re just starting to take control of your finances or already working toward financial independence, you might also be thinking about a common financial fear – your aging parents and their money. Are they financially prepared for retirement? Is their retirement plan to just keep working? Will they need your financial help? The answers […]

Have Questions About Estate Planning? Start Here

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When you first consider estate planning, you might wonder if now’s the time to act. Chances are good it is. Or it’s at least time to find answers to your questions about everything involved in creating an estate plan. Putting off estate planning because you’re young and healthy isn’t a good excuse. It’s often suggested […]

What Should I Do About My Parents’ Debt?

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Managing your finances is a complicated endeavor with a lot of independently moving parts. You may have children to support, day to day bills to cover, debts to pay off, and a retirement to plan. And, to throw even more into the mix, you may come to a point where you need to intervene in […]

Can I Buy My Parents’ House [And Is It A Good Idea]?

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If you’re thinking about buying mom and dad’s house, there are many things to consider before moving forward. Purchasing a home is a substantial financial decision. And when a big-money decision involves family, it should be carefully considered. 5 Common Reasons for Buying Your Parents’ House You might have multiple reasons for debating buying your […]