My wife and I have been arguing about whether to take out a loan against our house to pay for her mother's memory care because she thinks it's our obligation but I think we're risking our own old age security.
More people experience this than they realize.
Different beliefs about family obligation are driving a wedge between partners facing impossible financial choices.
“Where Are You with Money and aging parents — the financial caregiving challenge?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.