The Care Economy — Episode 1: Lessons from Lived Experience

Financial caregiving is one of the most emotionally complex — and financially risky — parts of supporting a loved one. In this episode of The Care Economy, host Maureen Feldman is joined by financial caregiving expert Beth Pinsker and caregiving advocate Amy Goyer for an honest conversation about the real cost of care, caregiver financial stress, and the difficult decisions families face behind the scenes. Drawing from both lived experience and professional expertise, this episode explores how caregivers navigate debt, employment challenges, household expenses, and long-term planning while supporting aging loved ones. You’ll learn: • Why caregiving often creates hidden household financial strain • The emotional and financial realities of caregiver debt and bankruptcy • How caregiving responsibilities impact employment and income • The role employers can play in supporting caregiving employees • The importance of financial planning before crisis occurs • How community resources and Area Agencies on Aging can help caregivers prepare This episode also highlights the need to normalize financial conversations in caregiving and empower families with practical tools and planning strategies. –––––––––––––––––– 🔗 BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving — Beth Pinsker https://www.simonandschuster.com/book... Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving — Amy Goyer https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/life-... AARP Family Caregiving Resources & Financial Workbook https://www.aarp.org/caregiving USC Family Caregiver Resource Center https://fcsc.usc.edu Find your local Area Agency on Aging https://eldercare.acl.gov –––––––––––––––––– 🎙 GUEST CONTACT Beth Pinsker — CFP®, Financial Columnist & Author MarketWatch columnist profile: https://www.marketwatch.com/columnist... Amy Goyer — Family Caregiving Expert & Author AARP caregiving expert profile: https://www.aarp.org/about-aarp/aarp-... Amy Goyer’s caregiver Facebook community (referenced in episode)   / aarpfamilycaregivers   –––––––––––––––––– 💬 If this conversation helped you feel less alone, please like, subscribe, and share with a caregiver who needs financial reassurance and practical support. –––––––––––––––––– 🏷 SEO HASHTAGS #FamilyCaregiving #FinancialCaregiving #CaregiverSupport #CaregiverStress #AgingParents #LongTermCareCosts #CaregiverBurnout #CaregiverResources #SandwichGeneration #CaregiverLife #CaregiverFinance #CaregiverPodcast #TheCareEconomy #CaregivingCommunity #AgingInPlace