The Daily Briefing: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
U.S. and Iranian military exchanges near vital shipping lanes lead the board as oil proxies jump, Grand Canyon flood damage continues to...
2 min readThe Daily Briefing: Monday, August 31, 2026
Energy policy around Venezuela and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve leads the national board, a Grand Canyon flash flood search continues...
2 min readThe Daily Briefing: Saturday, August 29, 2026
A 90-day beef tariff waiver and a U.S. Venezuela oil announcement lead the national board, markets open the weekend after a softer session...
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Family Caregiving and Tax Benefits
Many adults 50+ are taking on caregiving roles for their loved ones, and there are tax benefits available to help offset the costs.
2 min readThe Daily Briefing: Friday, August 28, 2026
Updated COVID vaccines targeting the XFG variant win FDA approval for higher risk groups, Wall Street rallies after Nvidia's forecast, and...
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How to Divide Caregiving Fairly Among Adult Siblings Without
One child lives nearby and carries the weekdays. Another sends money from afar and still feels judged. Martha offers a kitchen table method...
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Elder Care Planning For Families
Elder care planning is a crucial step for families to ensure their loved ones receive the best possible care. It involves understanding the...
2 min readWhen Adult Kids Move Back Home
A temporary return home can save an adult child and strain a marriage if the rules stay vague. Here is a warm, firm kitchen table framework...
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Long Term Care Insurance for Adults 50 Plus
Long term care insurance can help adults 50 plus cover the costs of care in their later years, but it is essential to understand the...
2 min readHow to Talk About a Parent's Driving Before a Crash Forces the
Families often wait until a scare in a parking lot. Martha offers a calm kitchen table script for talking about driving limits...
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Family Caregiver Tax Credits
Many family caregivers are eligible for tax credits that can help offset the costs of caregiving. The IRS offers several tax credits that...
2 min readWhen Adult Kids Ask for Money
Helping an adult child can be generous or ruinous, depending on the rules you set first. Here is a calm kitchen table framework that...
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