Senior Financial Planning
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Renting vs. Buying in Senior Living Communities
When considering the many different types of senior housing communities available, you may be faced with the decision to rent or buy. It’s important to consider an elder’s future care needs and finances before deciding which option is best.
1 CommentHow to Put an Elderly Loved One on a Budget
Budgeting can be tricky, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. Learn how to help an aging loved one evaluate their personal cash flow and develop a monthly budget they can actually follow.
2 CommentsDiscounts and Free Services for Seniors and Their Caregivers
With so many older adults living on limited incomes, finding affordable products and services is crucial to making ends meet. Get the inside scoop on freebies and discounts available to you and your aging loved one.
61 CommentsThe Biggest Mistake People Make When Filing for Social Security
Many American adults don't know how to maximize their Social Security benefits. Most start collecting too early, and neglect to use strategies that make the most of their monthly benefits.
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Financial Planning Questions
I'm struggling to pay for my mother's rent in a memory care facility (dementia). They suggest that I sell my home. Then I am homeless. Fair?
15 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied 41 min agoLooking for some reassurance or advice from anyone who has dealt with assisted living facility billing.
4 Answersluanagecare Replied 11 hours agoHow safe is it to hire an outside bookkeeper to take care of my 92-year-old brother's finances?
5 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Sep 30, 2026My mom is 92 years old and in the beginning stages of dementia. Can I get paid for caring for her?
5 AnswersPeggySue2020 Replied Sep 29, 2026
Financial Planning Discussions
Article -- Adding an extra owner to a bank account and Medicaid
2 CommentsMG8522 Commented Sep 17, 2026Skilled nursing is so expensive.
13 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Sep 17, 2026Article Prenup as the community spouse and Medicaid
4 Commentsigloo572 Commented Sep 15, 2026Article -- Nursing home bill deduction on taxes
1 CommentGeaton777 Commented Sep 13, 2026
Financial Planning Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cognitive Decline
- Caregiving
- Dementia Behaviors
- Aging in Place
- Home Modification
- Cancer
- Area Agency on Aging
- Memory Loss
- Mild Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Adult Day Care
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Violent Behavior
- Chemotherapy

