The Dollars And Cents Of Taking Care Of Your Parents

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The Dollars And Cents Of Taking Care Of Your Parents

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Members of the so-called “Sandwich Generation” are middle-aged Americans who are caring for their aging Baby Boomer parents while raising kids of their own. The financial implications of senior care, school tuition, college savings and opening your home to a parent can be daunting.

Washington Post syndicated columnist Michelle Singletary joins us to answer your questions about how taking care of aging parents can affect your finances.