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I took a job about 400 miles away from my family some 24 yrs ago. And last year i retired at 65. My parents have passed so its me, my sister and her 2 daughters. Ive never really been close with her 2...
In this episode, retirement expert Roger Whitney and Marie Kondo consultant Dr. Lindsey Hardegree explore the transformative power of decluttering. They discuss how clearing physical and emotional clu...
I am 57 years old and still working full time, living on my own. My sister is 54, in poor health, and lives with my mom. Our mother is soon to turn 81, in reasonably good health, or at least has way l...
Teaching kids financial literacy doesn’t have to be complicated. Summer can be the perfect time to teach children and teens real-world money skills through allowances, chores, summer jobs, grocery sho...
Should Al and Peggy in Illinois keep hammering pre-tax retirement savings or should they pivot to post-tax Roth for better tax diversification? Which pension option is best for their early retirement ...
Congress continues to increase the tax and estate planning benefits of 529 plans, making them a must-consider tool for parents and grandparents.
Millions of those in the sandwich generation need to care for kids and aging parents while saving for retirement. These tips can help make it less of a struggle.
"Tom and Linda" are a married couple. They're both 55-years-old. Tom works as an operations manager for a regional manufacturer, and Linda works in corporate finance. They are both targeting retiremen...
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica, California, with my kids and my parents as part of USA TODAY's American Journeys series. I was nervous about tak...
The streaming series "House of Guinness" led many parents to reconsider the conventional wisdom about distributing an estate.
Feeling happy? That could be because spring has finally sprung here in the Midwest. Or, more specifically, it could be because you're part of the Keen Wealth audience right here in Overland Park! A re...
Here's everything you need to know about pet insurance, how much it costs, and whether it's ultimately worth it for you to purchase. The post Pet Insurance: Worth It or Just Hype? A Practical Look for...
Wish we all could see the future! Will be 70 later this year. Still working part time, started collecting SS at FRA. Divorced long ago, never really recovered financially. Work recently started a 401k...
After publishing my piece on the shocking cost of eldercare, a question kept nagging at me that I couldn't shake: when money is finite and the people you love are not, how do you decide who to help or...
We are Gen Jones and are retired nearly 2 years now. Like many parents of our generation, we have an adult Millennial child still living at home. He has a skilled career and makes good money, but it w...
We have saved $7 million, and our round-the-world trip will cost $800K. We both had parents who died in their 60s, so we want to travel while we are "young."
A growing number of parents are being asked to support adult children financially, often by cosigning loans. Proceed cautiously.
Talking in depth about index fund investing, and answering listener questions about handling inheritances from your parents and making smart tax moves around withholding, estimated payments, and capit...
We inherit many traits from our parents, but these retirement mistakes don’t have to be among them. Gen Xers and Millennials can thrive in retirement.
When parents are absent, caregivers may not be able to make emergency decisions for a child without a Delegation of Parental Authority. Here's how to set it up.
Last year’s tax bill created a new savings vehicle that starts as early as birth – the Trump account. While these accounts resemble IRAs in some ways, they offer distinct contribution rules, investmen...
One of the biggest conundrums parents face is managing their own emotions when a stock market, real estate market, or any other risk asset takes a dive. On one hand, it's painful to watch your portfol...
People in their 40s can find their finances stretched as they care for children and aging parents. Here are some strategies to help with competing priorities.
Jeremy Keil explains 3 smart ways to help your kids with money while avoiding IRS paperwork Early in the year, I received an email from a couple asking a question I hear all the time: “What’s the maxi...
Both of my nieces children have everything they need (both sets of parents are very well off). At Christmas, we traditionally give them a small gift (~$25) and a check for $50 each. This year, it was ...
Publishing a book is no joke, but publishing a book while trying to raise a kid is the next level of crazy. Before having kids, we had no idea how much sacrifice, time, and effort goes into parenting....
My parents live in Mexico and know next to nothing about investing. Here was my journey in helping set them up for retirement. The post How I Helped My Parents Living in Mexico Invest Like the Pros ap...
Joe and Big Al spitball two sides of the retirement equation, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 570. Daniel in Texas is 40 and worrying about how to support Mom and Dad if their money r...
Five stats show how you need to rethink retirement, because "the future ain’t what it used to be."
As a FIRE parents raising two children in San Francisco, we rely heavily on our investments to remain free. If we significantly misjudge returns, we increase the probability of having to go back to wo...
Millions of people over 65 care for grandkids, adult kids or aging parents and will also need care themselves. Building a caregiving strategy is crucial.
If you are worried about older family members or friends whose financial judgment is raising red flags, help is out there — from an elder law attorney.
I’m back in Honolulu for the winter holidays, visiting my parents, and I’ve been looking forward to this trip for months. Especially after spending about $41,000 remodeling and furnishing a neglected ...
This week’s mixtape: quiet side hustles, aging parents, midlife pivots, newsletters, and boring income that works (oh and a Christopher Cross Cover)
Thanksgiving can be great or sometimes conflicts arise. Consider a few tips to help you keep it more peaceful.
Author Beth Pinsker shares her experience overcoming the challenges of financial caregiving based on her book “My Mother’s Money.”
The Wayback Machine It all started about 40 years ago. I was a boy who enjoyed fart humor, pizza, LEGO and rockets. Except for my age, nothing has changed. My parents were fans of Frank Lloyd Wright (...
Caring for a child or parent can mean a drop in income and a lower tax bracket. Why not take advantage by moving money into a Roth account? Here's how it works....
Today we answer a question from Cathy about helping aging parents in California navigate care costs, preserve limited resources, and explore options like pro bono legal support. Although this show doe...
Fear of facing the fact that we all die may be the reason why people hire an attorney to do their estate plan documents but then fail to sign them. It can create a mess....
Some parents were abusive to their kids growing up. There is estrangement. But do adult children help when that aging parent is in dire need? Some do, and some do not....
The one that comes to mind for me is conserving energy. I was a teenager during the "energy crisis" in the 70s and my mom harped on us to turn lights off whenever we left a room. Still do it today, mu...
We may never think we need a legal document to help an adult child in an emergency. But in this real case, parents did not have what they needed. A nightmare resulted....
Early conversations, financial planning and understanding the progression of care needs can help to mitigate stress and protect family relationships....
Your retirement probably won't look like your parents' retirement, thanks in part to rising costs . Here are some ways to assess your finances to get yourself into a better financial position....
Hey everyone! I just had a very unproductive week. Mrs. RB40 went off to California to visit her parents for a month. This seemed to have kicked off a spiral ... Read more The post Surviving A Very Un...
Adult children can help their elders become aware of balance training to prevent falls. Here are some steps that anyone can encourage aging parents to do....
My parents always had time for everything. I never have time for anything. How do I wrap my head around being OK with outsourcing my chores? The post My Internal Struggle for Outsourcing the Chores I ...
Here’s how to support your parents and your adult children without sacrificing your retirement....
As the school year creeps closer, most parents are laser-focused on notebooks, backpacks, and new shoes. But there’s another major expense waiting just around the corner – and it’s o...