How do you care for your children and your parents at the same time?  It’s a challenge millions of Americans are currently facing.  Begin by examining your budget and financial goals. Articles Budgeting Basics Caring for your aging parents Saving for retirement and a child's education at the same time The sandwich generation: juggling family responsibilities. Health Care and Health Insurance Health insurance in retirement Medicaid and nursing home care Medicaid and the principal residence Medicaid planning basics Medicare Housing Issues Housing options for older individuals Long-term Care and Dependent Care Facing the possibility of incapacity Social Security Social Security disability benefits Social Security retirement benefits Social Security survivor's benefits Understanding Social Security Tools Health Care and Health Insurance How important is Social Security? Life Expectancy Calculator Long Term Care Calculator Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care Medicare figures at-a-glance Medicare Medigap and Medicaid Retirement Income Calculator Retirement Shortfall Calculator Should you consider buying long-term care insurance (LTCI)? Social Security Benefits Social Security Disability income needs worksheet How earnings affect Social Security Social Security disability insurance (SSDI): awards and applications illustrator Social Security figures at-a-glance Sources of retirement income: filling the Social Security gap What are your chances of becoming disabled? FAQs Budgeting Basics How do I talk to my elderly parents about their finances? My parents can't manage alone anymore. What should I do? Health Care and Health Insurance How can I pay for nursing home care? How can I tell if a nursing home provides high-quality care? How do I enroll in Medicare? How does Medicare Advantage work? If I'm covered by Medicare, should I have additional health insurance? I'm thinking about placing my mother in a nursing home. Will Medicaid pay for her care? Social Security Are my Social Security benefits subject to income tax? How can I get an estimate of my Social Security benefits? How do I get disability benefits from Social Security? Taxes I paid my mother's real estate taxes last year. Can I deduct this on my tax return?

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