Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
My Mother's Money with Beth Pinsker, CFP®, Ep 168
Caring for aging parents is a universal experience, but for the Childfree, the dynamics are completely unique. In this episode, Dr. Jay sits down with Beth Pinsker, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and retired MarketWatch columnist, to discuss her new book,
My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. They share personal stories and professional insights on navigating the emotional and financial challenges of becoming a financial caregiver.
Tune in to learn how to prepare for the unexpected and ensure you can care for the people you love without derailing your own financial future.
Timestamps:
🔹01:00 - Why being Childfree doesn't mean you're parent-free
🔹02:00 - The surprising impact a parent's financial plan can have on yours
🔹03:00 - The challenging question of how much help is too much
🔹04:00 - Setting healthy boundaries with parents
🔹06:00 - The emotional difficulty of the parent-child role reversal
🔹08:00 - The stress of managing caregivers and staff
🔹09:00 - Why you might want to hire a professional care team
🔹11:00 - Why single women are often the best at planning ahead
🔹13:00 - The hard decision of living with a parent
🔹18:00 - The nightmare of dealing with banks and power of attorney
🔹26:00 - Don't put your important papers in a safe deposit box
🔹27:00 - The "death file" and where to put your important papers
🔹29:00 - Beth's biggest takeaway from her book
Connect with Beth:
🔹Beth’s website: https://bethpinsker.com/
🔹Purchase her book:
🔹Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethpinsker_ny/
🔹LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpinsker/
Mentioned in this episode:
🔹How to add a legacy contact in Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631
🔹Google inactive account manager (Android): https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546?hl=en
🔹Childfree Trust®: https://childfreetrust.com/
About Childfree Life by Design:
Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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Ready to design your ideal Childfree life? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast...
