How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Finances with Debra Jacobs

<p>Let's face it, talking about money can be tough, but talking to your parents about their finances can feel downright impossible. <br /><br />As we grow older, we begin to worry about our parents' financial security and how we can support them in the future. That's where financial coach Debra Jacobs comes in! <br /><br />In today's interview, we'll dive into practical solutions and steps to make starting this conversation a little easier. Debra will share tips on what to say, how to approach the conversation, and even how to bring in other financial professionals if needed. <br /><br />We all want to help our parents, so don't miss out on this informative discussion. <br /><br /><strong>Anna's Takeaways:</strong><br />How To Start The Conversation (5:36)<br />Financial Trouble? (8:13)<br />Signs Of Stress & Mental Health (12:15)<br />Scary & Overwhelming (17:17)<br />End Of Life Care (19:41)<br />Willing To Do (24:50)<br />Long Distance Relationship (28:53)<br /><br /><br /><strong>Meet Debra Jacobs:</strong><br />Debra's education background (Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and years of teaching and coaching experience) informs the way she coaches: breaking down sometimes complex concepts into easy-to-understand steps that you can implement immediately.</p><p>Prior to launching <i>Money Smart for Life</i>, she founded and operated a preschool for many years, where she taught, supervised staff, developed curriculum, coached parents, and ran the business. Before starting the preschool, she worked at a non-profit, where she wrote grants, trained teachers, and helped immigrants and refugees prepare for life and work in the United States. She is a single mom to two young adult daughters.<br /><br /><strong>Connect with Debra:</strong><br />Website: https://moneysmartforlife.com/<br />LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debra-jacobs-ed-m-1679a9170/<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneysmartforlife/<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneysmartforlife_/</p><p><strong>Program</stro