
We sat down with financial journalist and author Beth Pinsker to learn more about her personal story of caring for her mom. There can be a lot to consider as a caregiver, including getting on the same page with your family, juggling work and home life, and making sense of the costs. The good news is that it’s never too early to start a conversation with your loved ones. Listen in on the conversation to better understand how to help prepare for caretaking now, and in the future. 00:00 Welcome to Women Talk Money 04:37 How are women affected by caretaking? 08:41 What is a caregiver? 14:25 How to create a caregiving plan 17:08 How to start a conversation with loved ones around caregiving 21:34 How to prioritize power of attorney, HIPAA authorization, & health care proxy 25:22 How to organize legal caretaking documents 28:15 How much does long-term care cost? 29:52 How to pay for care costs and save for your own care 34:08 How to plan on your own & how to talk to your parents about their future care 39:44 What is one thing you can do today to prepare for caregiving? 40:34 Wrap-up Questions? Drop them below 👇 and we’ll reply right in the comments. Subscribe to the Women Talk Money community: https://www.fidelity.com/go/womens-investing/signup?ccsource=WTM_YouTubeReplay_05.14.25 Register for upcoming Women Talk Money events: https://fidelityevents.com/women-talk-money-events?ccsource=Social_WTM-05.14.25-YT-replay • To see more videos, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fidelityinvestments • Follow Fidelity on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/fidelityinvestments/ • Follow Fidelity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fidelityinvestments • Follow Fidelity on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fidelityinvestments • Follow Fidelity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fidelityinvestments/ • Follow Fidelity on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fidelity-investments/ • Ask Fidelity on X: https://www.twitter.com/Fidelity Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, 900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917 1205185.4.0