Financial caregiving is coming for you, whether you like it or not. Rich or poor. Married or single. Famous or anonymous. At some point, someone we love is likely to need us to step in and help care for them. And taking them to a doctor’s appointment is just the tip of the iceberg. Because when someone you love starts to need care, their financial life can very quickly become your financial problem, too. Bills. Bank accounts. Insurance. Investments. Long-term care. Even the question of who gets to make decisions when they can’t make them for themselves. You can put your fingers in your ears and hope you never have to deal with it. Or you can do something that’s much less painful: start preparing before there’s a crisis. We’re joined by Beth Pinsker and her new book, My Mother’s Money, is part memoir and part practical guide to navigating the financial realities of caring for an aging parent. We discuss:

• The impact of celebrity deaths on estate planning awareness
• Beth's insights on fighting for proper healthcare and rehab stays
• Using savings, insurance, and safety nets for long-term care
• When and how to have tough conversations about aging and finances
• The importance of community, connection, and proactive planning
• Practical advice for digital legacy and online account access
• Lessons learned from caring for her mother that changed her perspective
• And much more!

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