Mar 2, 2026
Description:
Becoming a financial caregiver for an aging parent can happen
overnight. And even financially savvy families can find themselves
unprepared.
In this episode of Friends Talk Money, we talk with
Beth Pinsker, author of My Mother's Money and
personal finance writer at MarketWatch.
Beth shares what she learned while managing her mother’s finances
during a long medical crisis, including:
• Why a durable power of attorney is critical
• The mistakes people make with Medicare
• How long-term care insurance really works
• IRS issues after a parent dies
• Estate planning gaps that cause family conflict
• What every adult child should do now
This is a practical and emotional conversation about money, aging,
and protecting the people you love.
If you have aging parents or want to make things easier for your
own children one day, this episode is essential.
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