MONEY WITHOUT MATH

The Hidden Side of Caregiving: Managing a Parent’s Finances with Beth Pinsker, CFP®

Karen Coyne, CFP®

When a loved one suddenly needs care, most people expect to handle the emotional and medical side, but few are ready for the financial maze that comes with it. In this episode, Karen sits down with journalist Beth Pinsker, CFP®, author of My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving, to talk about what really happens when you step into someone else’s financial life. They cover power of attorney hurdles to bank bureaucracy and the importance of talking about “who gets the candlesticks,” and Beth shares her firsthand lessons from caring for her mother and settling her estate.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone helping aging parents, supporting a spouse, or simply wanting to get their own affairs in order before life gets complicated.

In this episode:

  • What “financial caregiving” really means
  • Why the hardest part isn’t legal but logistical
  • The importance of creating a clear paper trail for loved ones
  • How to prepare before an emergency call changes everything

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