What To Do When It's Time To Manage Your Mom's Money | Beth Pinsker | 177

Our guest today is Beth Pinsker, CFP®-- seasoned financial journalist, MarketWatch columnist and author of the new book, My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving. She represents the sandwich generation and gives us tips, advice, and cautionary tales about her firsthand experience after finding herself caring for her mother and her finances. She explains that caregiving isn't just forms and bank calls—it's love, logistics, and a dash of stubborn grit. Beth also shares: The "death file" story that changed everything How to survive bank pushbacks on powers of attorney Why a tiny funeral policy became an act of love The must-do digital steps that make caregiving possible in a two-factor world     ===DEALS & DISCOUNTS FROM OUR TRUSTED PARTNERS=== 🆕NEW PARTNER: Alloy TheAlloyMarket.com offers a seamless and efficient way to sell your gold, silver, and platinum jewelry, regardless of its condition. They are committed to transparency and fairness, ensuring you get the best possible value for your items. Visit TheAlloyMarket.com and use referral code CUTOFI15 to get a $15 bonus when you sell items over $199 (limited time offer).  For a full list of current deals and discounts from our partners, sponsors and affiliates, click here: catchinguptofi.com/our-partners      📩 Sign up for our newsletter (NEW!) 🌐 Visit Catching Up to FI website  🔗Connect with us ☕ Like what you hear on Catching Up to FI? Support the show at "Buy Me a Coffee"  🎙️We love hearing from you! Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question Record a Voice Message with your feedback or question   RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 🌐 BethPinsker.com 📗 My Mother's Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving 🗒️AARP Article: 5 Things I Learned From Managing My Mother's Money     ⏰ 'Catching Up to FI' Episodes Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk | Cameron Huddleston | 048 Mini Retirements, Sabbaticals, Career Breaks- Yes Please! | Jillian Johnsrud | 153   If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the show on your podcast player and leave us a rating or review. If you want to watch, be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. This helps others find the show and keeps us creating great content for you!   ⚠️Disclaimer: Our content is for general education and information purposes only. We are not providing financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research or consult a professional before making important decisions.

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