Rob Lowe on Having 'The Talk' With Your ParentsHow adult children can start the conversation on retirement and agingBy Jack Tatar|January 12, 2015
Your Obesity May Be Killing YouObesity robs us of more years than any other preventable factorBy Joelle Klein|May 22, 2017
Having Essential Conversations About DeathIf your wishes remain unspoken, you will leave your loved ones in a quagmire of confusionBy Jill Smolowe|December 11, 2023
Having 'The Talk' With Your Parents About Their FinancesAdvice from the author of 'Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk'By Richard Eisenberg|July 12, 2019
Want to Buy Your Childhood Home? Be Careful.Returning to the family manse can evoke wonderful memories, but it is wise to rein in your emotions, talk with your family and hire a good inspectorBy Lisa Kanarek|February 9, 2024
My Parents Didn’t Plan Ahead. What Can I Do Now?Tips for facing tough financial situations and making difficult decisions about your parents, your children and yourselfBy M.P. Dunleavey|July 21, 2023
The Dementia That Steals More Than MemoryFTD can strike in your 40s or 50s and alter personality as it robs reasonBy Dan Browning|January 12, 2014
What to Learn From Rob Lowe's TearsParents facing an empty nest may need the advice we've gatheredMay 20, 2014
End of Life Care for People with Developmental DisabilitiesWhy talking about this taboo subject with your loved one early on is importantBy Beth Baker|November 30, 2022
'I See You': Parenting a Transgender ChildWays to show respect and support for your child's identity while honoring your own feelings and memoriesBy Donna Moriarty|October 23, 2023
Becoming a Caregiver When Your Parent Wasn't There for YouSetting boundaries is key when determining your role in your parent's careBy Julie Hayes|September 16, 2022
Where There’s a Will, There Can Be a WarHow to forestall ill feelings — or worse — if you opt to distribute your estate unevenly among your heirsBy Gary M. Stern|October 13, 2022
3 Ways Your Grown Children Can Help You Plan for RetirementTalking things over together can make your transition easierBy Jackie Lam|February 20, 2020
Preventing the Horrors of Dying Without a WillHaving important conversations and making plans is a gift to your familyBy Lazetta Rainey Braxton|March 21, 2022
Should You Help Your Children Pay Student Loans?You should not jeopardize your finances or drain your retirement savings, but there are alternatives that are also teaching opportunitiesBy Lucy Lazarony|October 30, 2023
LISTEN: Protecting Your Parents From Elder FraudAn investigator's advice on the new 'Friends Talk Money' episodeBy Richard Eisenberg|November 18, 2019
When Your Parents Need Financial HelpWhat you can try to do for your mom and dadBy Lucy Lazarony|January 30, 2020
Helping Grandkids Survive DivorceCreate a safe haven for your grandchild when your grown child divorcesBy Jodi M. Webb|August 30, 2017
Disaster Planning for Your ParentsHow to ensure they'll be in good hands if they need assistanceBy Chris Farrell|February 1, 2021
The Best Mindset for Helping an Aging ParentThis excerpt from "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help" recommends being clear about what your role is — and isn’tBy Leslie Kernisan, MD and Paula Spencer Scott|February 23, 2021