Wendy Jones sits down with financial expert Joe Mackey, founder of MKD Wealth, to break down what financial preparedness really looks like—especially if you’re juggling kids and aging parents (aka… welcome to the sandwich generation).

With over 20 years of experience, Joe shares practical insight on why most families avoid these conversations—and why that’s exactly the problem.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why 1 in 3 adults are supporting both children and aging parents
The real cost of long-term care (hint: Medicare won’t save you here)
What legal documents you actually need in place
How to start the conversation with parents… without it getting awkward fast
Why “living your legacy” might matter more than leaving one

Key Takeaways:
Planning ahead isn’t optional anymore—especially with rising care costs and longer life expectancy. Open conversations, clear legal planning, and financial transparency can make all the difference for your family’s future.

Listen & Learn:
Tune in to gain clarity, confidence, and a game plan for navigating aging, finances, and family dynamics—before it becomes a crisis.

New Episodes:
Tuesdays – Educational & expert insights
Fridays – Emotional & spiritual conversations around aging

Wendy Jones sits down with financial expert Joe Mackey, founder of MKD Wealth, to break down what financial preparedness really looks like&mdash;especially if you&rsquo;re juggling kids and aging parents (aka&hellip; welcome to the sandwich generation).
With over 20 years of experience, Joe shares practical insight on why most families avoid these conversations&mdash;and why that&rsquo;s exactly the problem.
In this episode, you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li>Why 1 in 3 adults are supporting both children and aging parents</li>
<li>The real cost of long-term care (hint: Medicare won&rsquo;t save you here)</li>
<li>What legal documents you actually need in place</li>
<li>How to start the conversation with parents&hellip; without it getting awkward fast</li>
<li>Why &ldquo;living your legacy&rdquo; might matter more than leaving one</li>
</ul>
Key Takeaways: Planning ahead isn&rsquo;t optional anymore&mdash;especially with rising care costs and longer life expectancy. Open conversations, clear legal planning, and financial transparency can make all the difference for your family&rsquo;s future.
Listen &amp; Learn: Tune in to gain clarity, confidence, and a game plan for navigating aging, finances, and family dynamics&mdash;before it becomes a crisis.
New Episodes: Tuesdays &ndash; Educational &amp; expert insights Fridays &ndash; Emotional &amp; spiritual conversations around aging

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces.  Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones
Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces.&nbsp; Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging with Wendy Jones

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Agingexplores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces. 

Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at www.nextsteps4seniors.com

Find us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors

 

Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging explores the tough aging topics no one talks about but everyone faces.&nbsp;
Every week brings two ways to grow: Tuesdays dive into the physical next steps with real-life guidance for seniors and families, and Fridays uplift the heart with spiritual and emotional next steps-encouragement, faith, and hope for the journey ahead. To learn more about Next Steps 4 Seniors, contact us at 248-651-5010 or visit us online at <a href="https://www.nextsteps4seniors.com/">www.nextsteps4seniors.com</a>
Find us on YouTube at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors">https://www.youtube.com/@nextsteps4seniors</a>
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