123. Mom and Dad, Let's Have The Talk- with Lisa Powers

Mom and Dad, Let's Have The Talk- with Lisa Powers Studies show that it’s mostly the daughters or the wives who are the ones to step up and take care of mom and dad as they get older. So, if we are the ones acting as caregiver, WE are the FIRST ones who will pick up on the signs that mom and dad might need someone to step in and help with their finances too. Even more reason to have a good understanding of it all. Today Harris Beach elder law attorney Lisa Powers is here with advice on how to broach the subject and have these essential conversations with your parents. There are 5 important things you need to ask: Long Term Care preferences. Where do they see themselves living as they get older Finances- Where are all the important documents, passwords, contacts of financial planner, lawyer, etc Medical Preferences Health Care Proxy Power of Attorney We hope this episode gives you some clarity and peace of mind. Lisa joins the conversation every month so if you have questions you want us to address in a future podcast feel free to email me or Lisa directly You can learn more about Lisa and here practice: https://www.harrisbeach.com/bio/powers-lisa-m/ Cheers to being a financially confident woman! See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Having money and wealth can buy you material things BUT more importantly it buys you options and peace of mind. THAT is what this podcast is all about. Sandy Waters has always been passionate about helping women get to a spot where they feel comfortable, confident and secure about their financial future. “It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, it’s what you do with the money you have.” This show is designed to fit perfectly into your busy schedule. Each week we start with “No Dumb Questions.” A quick 5-minute explanation of the most commonly misunderstood money topics. Topics that many women are afraid to speak up and ask about.We then sit down with a financially confident woman who lets us in on her secrets of success. What does she do that we all should be doing?And finally, since most of us are parents who want to be good financial role models. Sandy ends the show with “A Seat at the Kids Table.” This is the part of the show were the kids get involved. We listen in on their responses to important money questions. Our expert leaves us with advice, how to best teach the lessons they are not learning in school.Reach out to Sandy Waters directly sandywaters989@gmail.comInstagramLinkedIn