Let’s be honest: estate planning sounds like something reserved for wealthy families with beachfront property and trust funds named after their dogs. But when you’re a parent to a child with special needs—like I am, raising a daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—estate planning isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline. A necessary, not-so-glamorous act of love […]
Let’s get brutally honest: talking about life insurance is uncomfortable. It forces us to think about a future where we’re not here. And when you’re the parent of a special needs child—like I am, raising a daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—it’s not just uncomfortable. It’s terrifying. Because here’s the deal: I don’t get the luxury […]
Let’s just get this out of the way: financial planning for a child with disabilities is not for the faint of heart. It’s like trying to build a sandcastle during a hurricane—on a budget—while also filling out 30 pages of government paperwork. Welcome to my world. I’m a mom to a daughter with Pitt Hopkins […]
Alright, let’s get real. If you have a child with special needs—like my amazing daughter with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome—you know that planning for the future is a whole different ball game. We’re not just thinking about saving for college; we’re talking about lifelong care, medical expenses, and making sure they still qualify for benefits without […]
Alright, parents, let’s talk about the financial planning nightmare that is raising a child with special needs. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent more time on the phone with insurance companies than with your actual friends, and your idea of “me time” is scrolling through medical billing codes at 2 a.m. Fun, right? But […]