{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65675c71c3ca8a0012804645/6a750c39237988582e74f4fa?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"2019: Ask Farnoosh: What to Ask My Parents Before They Retire?","description":"<p>This week on <strong>Ask Farnoosh</strong>, we're talking about the financial conversations that can save families years of stress—and why it's never too early to start having them.</p><p>First, a story from my daughter's lemonade stand that sparked an unexpected lesson about entrepreneurship, generosity, and teaching kids the value of earning (and giving) money.</p><p><br></p><p>Then, in the mailbag:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>How do you talk to your parents about retirement and estate planning</strong> without making them feel like you're taking away their independence? I share the key questions to ask—from healthcare and long-term care plans to wills, powers of attorney, debt, and retirement income.</li><li><strong>Should you superfund your children's 529 plans or contribute gradually over time?</strong> We break down the pros and cons of front-loading college savings, the power of compound growth, gift tax rules, and why a hybrid approach may be the smartest strategy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, in the headlines:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why more homeowners associations are moving toward foreclosure over unpaid dues.</li><li>Relief for more than 170,000 student loan borrowers—and who qualifies.</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Farnoosh Torabi"}