BUDGET ELDER CARE

MAR 23, 2026Farnoosh Torabi

1960: The Hidden Cost of Aging in America with Senator Andy Kim

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Navigate the Sandwich Generation Burden - Balancing the needs of aging parents and young children requires careful financial planning to ensure that caregiving costs do not derail retirement or educational savings.
“What would you do if caring for a parent meant putting your own financial future—and your kids’—on hold?”
— Farnoosh Torabi
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Identify Medicare Coverage Gaps - Families must proactively prepare for the reality that Medicare often fails to cover long-term care for conditions like Alzheimer's, leading to unexpected and significant out-of-pocket expenses.
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Advocate for Policy Reform - Beyond personal finance, there is an urgent need for systemic changes and better long-term care insurance options to protect families from the rising costs of aging in America.
“What would you do if caring for a parent meant putting your own financial future—and your kids’—on hold?”
— Farnoosh Torabi

MAR 20, 2026Farnoosh Torabi

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Recession Readiness - With oil prices climbing past $100 per barrel, Farnoosh suggests adopting a 'healthy panic' to audit finances ahead of a potential 2026 downturn.
“Break down what this could mean for your money—and how to prepare with what she calls a mindset of ‘healthy panic.’”
— Farnoosh Torabi
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Long-Term Care Shifts - Traditional insurance is becoming less accessible, making newer hybrid solutions a necessary pivot for families planning for the high costs of aging.
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The Sandwich Generation Strain - Navigating the financial misalignment of supporting aging parents while saving for your own future requires clear communication and boundary setting within relationships.
“Break down what this could mean for your money—and how to prepare with what she calls a mindset of ‘healthy panic.’”
— Farnoosh Torabi