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M.P. Dunleavey

M.P. Dunleavey writes about life and money, as she has for many years, in countless publications (and a book). She now covers aging and eldercare for Next Avenue, Kiplinger and on Squished, a lighthearted chronicle about how to cope with aging parents, young-ish kids and one’s own mortality. 

An older man going over his expenses. Next Avenue, retirement, debt

Smart Ways to Deep-Six Debt in Retirement

Debt happens when you spend more than you earn. If you can’t earn more, you have to spend less. Here’s how.
February 3, 2025
Two people having a hard conversation. Next Avenue, estate planning, older parents

Estate Plan Crisis: What To Do When Your Parents Won't Communicate

André is the oldest of four siblings, facing a responsibility none of them want, with little information from their parents
December 2, 2024
A retirement age man reading on his laptop. Next Avenue, retirement

Ready to Retire? Take Our Quiz!

It takes hard work to stop working — you have to figure out complex rules regarding everything from retirement savings to taxes to Social Security benefits
September 27, 2024
A middle aged mother and her son trying to plan a gap year. Next Avenue

How to Plan a Last-Minute Gap Year

My husband and I were about to drive our son to college — until he changed his mind
September 3, 2024
An older woman doing some financial planning at home. Next Avenue, target date fund

What Is a Target-Date Fund?

This popular type of set-it-and-forget-it investment dials down risk as you approach retirement age
July 18, 2024
A couple taking a look at their finances. Next Avenue Roth IRA

What Is a Roth IRA?

And why would you or anyone want to consider parking some of your retirement savings in one?
July 3, 2024
A woman with a chronic condition looking out of a window. Next Avenue, overlap of chronic pain and anxiety and depression

The Devastating Overlap of Chronic Pain and Anxiety/Depression

An eye-opening new study shows the co-occurrence of chronic pain and anxiety/depression is far more prevalent than previously understood. Integrating care strategies may help.
June 26, 2024

3 Myths About Crowdfunding for Medical Care

Very few of these efforts raise a significant amount of money, and rarely do donations go to the neediest people
May 24, 2024
US dollar bills and a social security card in a pile. Next Avenue, divorce and social security benefits

Divorce and Social Security: 5 Things to Know

You may qualify for benefits equal to half those of your higher-earning ex-spouse, without needing to tell them about it or seek their permission
May 16, 2024
Parents talking to a financial advisor about a 529 Savings plan and Roth IRA

Got Unused 529 Plan Money? Here’s Some Good News

Starting in January, participants in the college-savings program can transfer up to $35,000 to a Roth IRA retirement-savings account
December 8, 2023
A millennial worker with their pet in the office and an older worker looking down at them. Next Avenue

Changing Expectations at Work

How boomer and GenX business owners can find a way to accept young employees’ attitudes about their jobs without losing their minds
November 10, 2023
A close-up of people putting together bags of fresh food for older adults living in poverty. Next Avenue

Millions of Older Adults Needlessly Live in Poverty

Aid programs could erase a recent spike in the number of poor people, but complicated rules and the lack of promotion baffle potential applicants
November 3, 2023
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