Elder care

Out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement are much higher for senior singles than for senior couples.

Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can threaten your family’s financial stability.

To spend your sunset years at home, you will have to start planning and saving for future expenses early.

Housing an aging parent can raise money issues that should be addressed early and directly.

It's critical that those closest to seniors watch for possible financial red flags.

Forgetfulness or diminished mental capacity: One can be troublesome; the other, financially dangerous.

It uses technology and crypto-investment mystique to con even the most savvy.

If your mom does not have certain plans in place, she may be vulnerable to financial risk.

Talking to your parents about money can be difficult but necessary to ensure a sound estate plan.

Open, honest dialogue with spouses, kids, and aging parents can potentially help you meet your financial goals.

These stories always end the same: The supposed “romantic partner” and the money disappear.

Emotional and financial demands change from pets to children to parents.

Financial challenges include possibly higher costs for housing and health care.

Life insurance proceeds could help recoup costs resulting from taking care of an aging parent.

Try to strike a balance between quality of care and your optimal retirement lifestyle.

Swapping life insurance for long-term care options can be a possibility.

Most family caregivers act out of love, but can incur costs that may impact their own financial well-being.

Depending on their financial picture, certain groups of people could potentially gain from LTC coverage.

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