Family caregivers of teenagers and adults with Down Syndrome often wonder how best to include their loved ones in future planning, i.e., decisions about what lies ahead. Inviting your loved one to participate not only …
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The 70 10 10 10 Rule for Family Caregivers
A part of money management is knowing how to spend the money that you do have. So, after tracking your money and seeing where your money is going, what’s the ideal way in which you …
What Does “Pay Yourself First” Mean?
As a family caregiver, there are many bills that you must pay: utilities, credit cards, rent, groceries, healthcare, etc. These bills, and the fact that they are so high, are probably the only reasons why …
How to Earn Passive Income
As a family caregiver, it can be difficult to find time to earn passive income. But, with some creativity and effort, it’s possible to create multiple streams of income that will help you make ends …
Financial Freedom: Why It’s Important for Family Caregivers
Financial freedom is important for a number of reasons, but for family caregivers, it can be especially crucial. Financial freedom can provide peace of mind and security, both of which are essential for those who …
What is the Importance of Financial Planning?
As a family caregiver, you provide physical care for your loved one who is unable to do so themself. You often have other responsibilities such as working or providing emotional support and guidance. Many of …
The Cost of Caregiving – Can You Afford It?
Have you ever stopped to think about the cost of caregiving? What does it really cost us, financially, as family caregivers to be responsible for the proper care of our loved ones…and to be responsible …
What is Future Planning?
Imagine you are at work and you get a call. You are told that your mom, who is the primary caregiver for your brother, has been in a vehicular accident…and your brother was in the …