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Face Family Challenges

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  • Family Matters: When Mom and Dad Move InAs more adult children and their parents move in together, establishing ground rules improves the chances that the new family unit will be even stronger than before.
  • Taking Care of Aging Parents, RelativesAre you ready to care for aging parents or relatives? This article contains suggestions about how to prepare for this tough—but potentially rewarding—role.
  • 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.
  • Managing Money for Mom and DadHow can you approach parents on the subject of managing their money? How can you make sure your parents are comfortable managing their financial affairs? A number of simple steps can help assure safe and secure financial futures.
  • Suddenly Solo--Life After Losing a MateNo one wants to contemplate the loss of a spouse or life partner. But should you suffer such a loss, you'll make it easier on yourself if you've taken some basic steps beforehand.
  • Remarried, with Children Brings Special Financial ChallengesTwo people deciding to spend the rest of their lives together must find ways to merge their financial goals and obligations. People entering a second marriage face even bigger challenges.
  • Help Senior Parents Manage Their MoneyApproximately 44 million Americans are caring for an older adult, most likely a parent. Caretaking now includes assisting parents with money management tasks and, in many cases, financial decision making.
  • Caregivers Face Conflicting PrioritiesBaby boomers who care for aging family members often are stretched thin—emotionally and financially. Be proactive and take advantage of several resources to protect you and your family.
  • More Boomers Inherit Bills, Not WealthMore baby boomers are discovering their parents have low net worth, and dying broke is no longer uncommon. Know when you are—and aren’t—off the hook for mom and dad’s debt.

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  • Audio: Elder Financial AbuseElder financial abuse is a growing problem in our country. Beverly Laubert from the Ohio Department of Aging, Elder Rights Division, discusses common signs of financial exploitation, agencies and resources that can offer assistance, and how to protect yourself and loved ones from becoming a victim.
  • Audio: Prenuptial AgreementsShould you draw up a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot? Join Katherine Stoner, family law attorney and mediator, Stoner, Welsh & Schmidt, as she discusses when you should consider one, as well as the do’s and don’ts of every prenuptial agreement.
  • Audio: Couples and MoneySpender vs. saver. Planner vs. dreamer. Join Sarah Teets, certified consumer credit counselor, GreenPath, Inc., as she discusses how couples with different financial personalities can make it work. Learn how to achieve financial goals with your spouse.
  • Audio: Helping Senior ParentsIt’s a major role reversal to help your parents manage their money, or for you to be in charge of their finances. Listen to Sharon Burns, executive director, Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. Sharon discusses a step-by-step approach to teach your parents how to deal with three basic financial issues—budget, insurance, and debt.

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  • Take Steps to Prevent Senior Financial Scams
  • Recognize the Signs of Elder Financial Abuse
  • Report Suspected Cases of Elder Financial Abuse
  • Complete Legal Forms to Prevent Exploitation
  • Use Holidays to Start Caregiving Discussion
  • Balance Work, Family Responsibilities With FMLA
  • Who Gets Grandma's Quilt?
  • Kids Are Identity Theft Victims Too
  • Take Inventory of Credit Cards During Divorce

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