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Create a Caregiving Plan

Women often bear the brunt of caregiving whether its children or aging parents.

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Pay Yourself First

Makeretirement savingsa non-negotiable part of your budget, even while managing caregiving expenses.

Americans over 50 are also eligible for higher contribution limits to retirement accounts.

check that to use catch-up provisions to boost your savings.

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Balancing these financial priorities ensures that both caregiving responsibilities and retirement goals are met effectively, Neu said.

Invest In Long-Term or Life Insurance

Nevertheless, life happens despite our best intentions.

It can be tempting to dip into your retirement savings to address immediate caregiving needs dont.

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The company specializes in helping people close to retirement, like Gen Xers, plan for their financial future.

I would also encourage people to look into government programs likeMedicaid or state assistance programs, if possible.

you might get tax-advantaged access to this cash value in case of an emergency via loans or withdrawals.

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