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Face Family Challenges

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  • Remarrying Blends Families and FinancesSecond marriages can be complex, requiring the merging of two families with financial history, expenses, and attitudes. Discuss and agree on how you’ll handle finances before you say "I do."
  • Make Yours an Unconventional RetirementIf you haven’t saved enough for retirement, look at these unconventional solutions.
  • Low or No-Cost Services Help SeniorsFind out how you can get free or low-cost help to pay for medications, eat well, gain assistance for living independently, and handle ongoing needs.
  • Calculate the Financial Side of Parent Moving InWhen the time comes to re-evaluate a parent’s living arrangement, one option may be moving in with you. Make sure you consider the financial implications first.
  • Financial Issues of Late-Life DivorceLate-life divorce can have serious financial implications for parting couples. Consider these key matters before untying the knot.
  • Protect Against Phone Bill CrammingLearn how to protect yourself from unauthorized charges on your phone bill.
  • Gifts That Don't Jeopardize Student AidHelp pay for college without jeopardizing a student’s financial aid.
  • Collaborative Divorce Softens Sting of SplitWanting to avoid high legal costs and the stress of a courtroom divorce, some splitting couples are looking for alternatives to traditional divorce. Here are the details about collaborative divorce.

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  • Audio: Costs of Family CaregivingAs much as you may want to care for an elderly family member, the responsibility carries financial and emotional costs. Join Paul Berry, host of Home & Family Finance Radio, as he discusses caregiving resources and support with Gail Hunt, president and CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving, Bethesda, Md.
  • Audio: Meet Money Goals as a CoupleCouples with differing attitudes about money can still make their relationship work. Sarah Teets, certified consumer credit counselor, GreenPath, Inc., Farmington Hills, Mich., explains how to talk about money with your significant other and work toward financial goals as a couple.
  • Audio: How to Raise Your Adult ChildrenGail Parent, Emmy award-winning comedy writer and television producer, and Susan Ende, psychotherapist, Pasadena, Calif., present advice from their new book for parents who have adult children living with them or who are struggling to relate to their adult kids.
  • Audio: Are You Prepared for a Disaster?Laura Howe, vice president, American Red Cross, Washington, D.C., discusses necessary steps to take before, during, and after an emergency or natural disaster.
  • Audio: PreRetiree Lane, Episode 2

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  • The Dollars and Cents of Marrying After 60While love might or might not be better the second (or third or fourth) time around, it is different. Late-life couples tend to have more assets, more responsibilities to others, but fewer years ahead of them. If marriage is on your horizon, don’t delay planning.

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  • Aging Parents Can Help Their KidsIf you have enough for your own retirement—plus extra—there are ways you can help your kids financially. Whether it’s letting them move in with you for a while or just keeping good records, you can make things easier for them.
  • Must-Have Gadgets for RetireesOlder adults are increasingly adopting new technologies and the Internet. For the first time in 2012, more than half of adults age 65 and older were online. If you’re not one of them, consider it—and incorporate these other technologies into your life.
  • Avoid Common Funeral TrapsWhen you lose a loved one, make sure you understand what funeral items and planning steps are optional. Ask questions and know your rights—the federal Funeral Rule requires funeral providers to disclose prices and requirements.
  • Couples: Create Retirement Plan TogetherYou may have your perfect retirement all figured out, but your spouse might have something different in mind. Avoid conflicts by discussing plans with each other before retiring.
  • Protect Older Adults From FraudIs an elderly friend or relative gaining interest in get-rich-quick schemes? Do you see evidence of unexplained sums missing from bank accounts, or checks written to unfamiliar people? He may be a victim of fraud.
  • Pointers for Raising GrandchildrenGrandfamilies are increasingly becoming more common.
  • Caregivers: Evaluate EmergenciesIf you are a caregiver, use these suggestions to determine if an urgent phone call from your loved one is truly an emergency.
  • Complete Legal Forms to Prevent Exploitation
  • Resources to Prevent Financial AbuseWith so many forms of elder financial abuse out there, your best defense is knowledge.
  • Find Financial Help for CaregivingIf you are a caregiver for a family member, you may be eligible for financial assistance.
  • Help Prevent Elder AbuseHelp older family members protect themselves from financial abuse that can arrive via these common ways.
  • Help Parents Manage MoneyAs parents age, you may eventually need to step in to help them with finances. Make sure you have all the information you need to help parents manage money effectively.
  • Learn About Caregiver Tax BreaksIf you take care of an aging parent, don’t miss out on tax exemptions that could benefit you. Find out if you’re eligible for exemptions and how you can claim them.
  • Should You Get a Prenup?Even though many couples sign prenuptial agreements before walking down the aisle, the term still gets a bad rap. If you’re considering a prenup, don’t let these myths dissuade you.
  • Watch for Elder AbuseDo you know the signs of elder abuse? Help protect aging parents and relatives by keeping an eye on these items.
  • Caregivers: Seek Resources and SupportCaring for aging loved ones? Make sure you get the help you need.
  • Consider the Costs of Long-Term CareBefore you choose to purchase a long-term care policy, get familiar with current research and national averages.
  • Recognize the Signs of Elder Financial Abuse

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