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How Caregivers for Adults Can Save on Taxes in 2025
Tax Breaks Caring for your parent or spouse can be stressful, but the IRS offers tax breaks for qualifying taxpayers. Here they are.
By Kate Schubel Published
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Child and Dependent Care Credit: How Much Is It?
CDCTC The non-refundable tax break can help working families afford quality care for their child or qualifying dependent.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez Last updated
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Retirees, Be Prepared for a Natural Disaster
Caregiving Compile an emergency kit, seek help from friends and family, and know evacuation routes away from danger.
By Emma Patch Last updated
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Estate Planning Got You Down? Start With a Will
Financial Planning Estate planning may feel overwhelming. Start with a will and the rest will fall into place.
By Janet Bodnar Last updated
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Estate Planning: A Special Trust for Special Needs Children
Caregiving Special needs trusts can help fund quality-of-life improvements for the beneficiary, such as a phone, a trip or a private room in a group care facility.
By David Rodeck Published
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Adult Day Centers Help Retirees with Alzheimer's
Caregiving A center that offers social interaction, along with physical and memory activity, is a lift for those with forms of memory impairment. Their caregivers benefit, too.
By Alina Tugend Published
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Caregivers Share Their Stories
Caregiving Readers' own perspectives on the struggles and triumphs of caregiving.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
Caregiving The ideal time to begin talking with your parents is before they need care.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
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The Stresses of Being a Caregiver
Caregiving One study shows that caregiving takes a greater toll on retirees' mental health than on their finances.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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