Using Home Like A Piggy Bank - Borrowing Against Your Home Using your home like a piggy bank is when you take out loans against your home. Borrowing against your home is easy, but has lots of …
Unexpected or Unplanned Medical Expenses
Unexpected or Unplanned Medical Expenses As we age we expect to have medical expenses. Most of us plan for these by signing up for Medicare. If we're poor, we sign up for Medicaid. Any large …
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Unemployed, Need Work
Unemployed, Need Work When it comes to aging, most seniors rank finances as one of their greatest concerns. Continuing to work or re-entering the workforce is a solution for many seniors. When we …
Too Much Spending On Your House
Overspending On Your House When it comes to aging, most seniors rank finances as one of their greatest concerns. Spending on your home can easily become your biggest expense. How do you know when …
Supporting Family Members
Supporting Family Members Carmen and I discovered that family is critical in end-of-life care and support. But there are many ways to support a family member. What are the issues? How do you …
Recurring & Never-Ending Payments
Never-Ending Payments When Carmen and I started researching for CarePlanIt we were surprised at how many seniors lost control of their finances. By losing control, we mean spending at a rate that …