Having the Hard Money Talk: Preparing Families for Aging & Care with Cameron Huddleston | Ep 13

Episode Description: In this episode of Real Money, Real Life™, Linda Grizely sits down with Cameron Huddleston, journalist, author, and caregiving advocate, to talk about one of the most difficult financial conversations: talking to parents about money and aging. Cameron shares insights from her book "Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk*", where she helps families navigate sensitive topics like estate planning, long-term care, and protecting loved ones from financial exploitation. Together, Linda and Cameron explore why these conversations are so hard, practical steps to make them easier, and how to build confidence in taking on caregiving and financial responsibility. We Talk About:• Why avoiding these conversations can create bigger problems later • How to prepare for difficult discussions about money and aging • Steps to protect parents and families financially while preserving relationships   If you've ever wondered how to start these conversations—or worried it might be too late—this episode provides both clarity and courage. About Cameron Huddleston: Cameron Huddleston is the author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk: How to Have Essential Conversations With Your Parents About Their Finances. She also is an award-winning personal finance journalist whose work has appeared in AARP, Kiplinger Personal Finance, Forbes, Yahoo Finance and many more online and print publications. Connect with Cameron: Website: https://cameronhuddleston.com Book: https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-huddleston-187b633/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronkhuddleston/ Free In Case of Emergency Organizer https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/ About Linda Grizely: Linda Grizely, CFP®, is a personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker who helps people build confidence and clarity with their money. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ Method, a mindset-first approach that helps people feel more in control of their financial decisions — without judgment or lecture. Linda focuses on blending the numbers and tactics (real money) with the human side of money (real life), helping individuals and organizations replace overwhelm with empowerment through practical, emotionally grounded financial education. She is the host of the podcast Real Money, Real Life™. Connect with Linda: Website: https://www.LindaGriz.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindagrizely Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelindagrizely LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizely YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely tiktok: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindagrizely X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/LindaGrizely Linda's Resources/Freebies: What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuiz What's Holding You Back from Financial Confidence Quiz: https://bit.ly/FinConfidQuiz Join Linda's Free Community: A space for real talk, fresh starts, and women who are done putting themselves last. https://info.lindagriz.com/widget/form/7NpbG0FdJW2Lwp57R0wj Useful Personal Finance Checklists and Flowcharts: www.lindagriz.com/resources