https://www.spreaker.com/show/only-child-problemsenInvestingCopyright Kimberly Pagehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/cf14a89e25acfbbe749893a1b5604bf8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/only-child-problemsFri, 27 Jan 2023 09:42:46 +0000Kimberly PageKimberly Pageonlychildproblemspodcast@gmail.comBeing an only child has its perks. But life gets REAL as an ADULT only child when you fully grasp the prospect of having to balance your own life with sole responsibility for assisting your parents as they age. Caregiving can place strains on your...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-24-im-backhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/52320271Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:54:45 +0000Kimberly PageI've reactivated this podcast. Listen to here what's in store for 2023.256adultonlychildren,aging,agingparents,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-23-estate-planning-lessons-we-ca
I researched some of the details of her estate plan and it's execution, and developed these takeaways based on what Princess Diana did well and what could have been better: 1) Have An Estate Plan 2) Have Your Estate Plan Created By Attorney/Lawyer Who Specializes In This Area and 3) Be Thoughtful About Who You Designate As The Executor And Trustee Of Your Will Or Trust]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43836398Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:15:54 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode, we discuss a few estate planning lessons we can take away from the Late Princess Diana. This week, Oprah Winfrey's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dominated the news and social media. During the conversation, Prince...
I researched some of the details of her estate plan and it's execution, and developed these takeaways based on what Princess Diana did well and what could have been better: 1) Have An Estate Plan 2) Have Your Estate Plan Created By Attorney/Lawyer Who Specializes In This Area and 3) Be Thoughtful About Who You Designate As The Executor And Trustee Of Your Will Or Trust]]>752attorney,dukeanddutches,dukeanddutchessofsussex,estateplan,estateplanning,estateplanningattorney,lawyer,meghanmarkle,personalproperty,princeharry,princessdiana,trust,varianceofwill,willcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/replay-of-episode-9-part-2-of-planning-fhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43626835Thu, 25 Feb 2021 03:03:19 +0000Kimberly PageReplay of Episode 9, which is Part 2 of an interview Dr. Barbara Darby. In this interview, Dr. Darby discusses how she is planning in advance for her future as she ages, and how she's preparing her adult only child accordingly.2467adultonlychild,advanceplanning,aging,agingparents,estateplanning,financialplanning,onlychild,onlychildren,trusts,willscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/replay-of-episode-8-planning-for-your-fu
I also share information on my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future." Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43276921Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:47:22 +0000Kimberly PageReplay of Episode 8, which is the first of a two-part interview with Dr. Barbara Darby. In this episode, Dr. Darby discusses advance planning for her own future as she ages, especially as the parent of an only child. We discuss how her own childhood...
I also share information on my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future." Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>1533adultonlychild,advancedcare,advanceplanning,agingparents,endoflife,longtermcare,onlychild,onlychildren,retirement,trusts,willscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/the-habit-you-should-develop-now-to-besthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/43038209Thu, 21 Jan 2021 05:23:46 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode, I discuss the importance of developing the habit of prioritizing yourself in order to be the best caregiver possible to your aging parents when it's time to step into that role. I bust what I consider to be a myth about self-care and...667adultonlychild,agingparents,caregiver,caregiving,eldercare,grownonlychild,onlychild,prioritizing,selfcare,selfprioritizationcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/special-episode-change-in-plans-for-toda_1https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42820857Thu, 07 Jan 2021 00:52:19 +0000Kimberly PageA brief, special episode acknowledging the current events in the U.S. on January 6, 2021. I will be back next week with the first official episode of 2021.205cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-21-2020-reflections-and-aspiratihttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42638915Wed, 23 Dec 2020 23:41:44 +0000Kimberly PageIn today's episode I share my reflections and learnings from 2020 and I invite you to reflect along with me! I also share my intentions for the last few days of the year and my plans for 2021.1038aging,agingparents,estateplanning,longtermcare,longtermplanning,onlychild,onlychildren,personalfinancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-20-who-exactly-is-an-only-childhttp://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42409009Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:20:37 +0000Kimberly PageToday I talk clarify who is an "only child" in response to questions I've received or comments I've heard in response to the purpose of my podcast. I also mentioned that those who are NOT only children but who anticipate being the sole or primary...http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>623aarp,adulting,adultonlychild,adultonlychildren,agingparents,financialplanning,onlychildcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-19-thanksgiving-thoughts-the-importanhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/42174315Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:14:07 +0000Kimberly PageMy reflections on why, particularly in 2020, it's important to be intentional about creating traditions and memories for which we are grateful. I share my perspective on why this is especially important for adult only children to do, and the rewards...709adultonlychild,agingparents,covid,familydynamics,familytraditions,memories,onlychild,onlychildren,pandemic,traditionscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-18-reminder-dont-forget-about-yohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41802644Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:11:07 +0000Kimberly PageThis a quick reminder to find balance in planning for your future role as caregiver to your parents. It's important to position yourself well in the present so that you are prepared for the transition in your role in your parents' lives. It's critical...234adultonlychild,agingparents,assets,financial,financialgrowth,financialplanning,onlychild,onlychildren,planningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-17-why-debt-freedom-is-especiall
In this episode, I discuss three specific strategies for debt elimination and redirecting those funds towards our dreams and goals: 1) Snowball 2) Avalanche 3) Snowflake

Here's a link to the article by Cameron Huddleston (guest on Episode 7) that I reference during the episode: https://dollarsprout.com/how-parents-finances-could-become-your-liability/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41578212Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:26:44 +0000Kimberly PageWhile freedom from debt is beneficial to us all, it's especially critical for the adult only child. When we carry debt, we limit our ability to financially invest in our future. As only children, we will most likely become the sole caregiver to our...
In this episode, I discuss three specific strategies for debt elimination and redirecting those funds towards our dreams and goals: 1) Snowball 2) Avalanche 3) Snowflake

Here's a link to the article by Cameron Huddleston (guest on Episode 7) that I reference during the episode: https://dollarsprout.com/how-parents-finances-could-become-your-liability/]]>596agingparents,avalance,babyboomers,caregiver,caregiving,debt,debtelimination,debtfreedom,financialfreedom,financialplan,financialplanning,onlychild,onlychildren,snowball,snowflakecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-16-how-to-improve-your-financial
I reference the 2020 "One Tweak A Week Challenge" from the Afford Anything Podcast. Click here to download the challenge:
https://affordanything.com/one-tweak-a-week/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41374095Fri, 09 Oct 2020 01:33:07 +0000Kimberly PageWe have just under 90 days left in 2020. This is still enough time to substantially improve your financial life in order to better position yourself in the present, as well as for a time in which you'll take a more active role in your parents' lives...
I reference the 2020 "One Tweak A Week Challenge" from the Afford Anything Podcast. Click here to download the challenge:
https://affordanything.com/one-tweak-a-week/]]>943aging,babyboomers,budgeting,caregiver,eldercare,estateplanning,finance,financial,financialhealth,financiallife,financialmanagement,generationx,genx,onlychild,onlychildren,spending,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-15-final-balance-time-for-self-ahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/41093380Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:51:42 +0000Kimberly PageI talk about my recent and first visit home with my parents since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the challenges with balancing working remotely and spending quality time with them. I discuss some pitfalls I ran into and my strategy for...460adultonlychild,agingparents,coronavirus,covid19,onlychild,pandemic,workingremotely,worklifebalancecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-14-what-i-learned-the-hard-way-ahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/40809387Thu, 10 Sep 2020 04:39:05 +0000Kimberly PageI was named executor to my father's estate in his will. Upon his death, I learned the hard way the importance of understanding in advance all that the role entails, state-specific requirements, and when it's necessary to reevaluate your decision to...986estateplanning,executor,onlychild,onlychildren,will,willscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/what-i-got-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me
I also briefly discussed my Facebook Community called "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parents' Future". Click here to join for free: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8

I'd love to hear from you. Please email any questions, concerns, or topics of interest: onlychildproblemspodcast@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40508006Thu, 27 Aug 2020 01:06:38 +0000Kimberly PageI discuss an unpleasant surprise I received while planning my father's funeral with respect to life insurance. I walk you through that discovery and how I navigated it, as well as what I would have done differently in terms of communications with my...
I also briefly discussed my Facebook Community called "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parents' Future". Click here to join for free: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8

I'd love to hear from you. Please email any questions, concerns, or topics of interest: onlychildproblemspodcast@gmail.com]]>1740adultonlychildren,agingparents,estateplanning,funeralplanning,lifeinsurance,onlychild,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-12-milagros-brown-onlies-in-quarMilagros is compassionate and immensely creative. In her own words, she is a maker of things for little kids. She cares about the state of the world. And she also likes beautiful things and spaces. You can follow her journey and stay abreast of her upcoming business venture via Instagram: @petitepartyanimal]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40272251Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:56:41 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode, I chat with Milagros Brown on the ways in which growing up as an only child has benefitted her while we quarantined in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. We discuss many topics, most notably the pandemic’s impact on her roles as a...Milagros is compassionate and immensely creative. In her own words, she is a maker of things for little kids. She cares about the state of the world. And she also likes beautiful things and spaces. You can follow her journey and stay abreast of her upcoming business venture via Instagram: @petitepartyanimal]]>2352adultonlychild,adultonlychildren,art,coronavirus,covid19,covid-19,marriage,onlychild,onlychildren,parenting,petitepartyanimal,quarantinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-11-quarantine-only-children-were
We also discuss how she has leveraged her professional experience to eliminate racial inequity in the U.S. criminal justice system. In addition to being a successful criminal law attorney with 20 years of experience, she is an adjunct law professor, social media vlogger, Know Your Rights educator and boardgame developer.

She is also a published author and visual artist.

To learn more about April's work, and access her valuable content, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/AttorneyPreyar
https://www.justusjunkie.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/37882310Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:26:16 +0000Kimberly PageThere's been much talk about Gen Xers being able to handle the Coronavirus Quarantine well. But what about only children?! In this episode, I chat with April Preyar, a fellow only child, about how she tapped into our familiarity with "alone time" to...
We also discuss how she has leveraged her professional experience to eliminate racial inequity in the U.S. criminal justice system. In addition to being a successful criminal law attorney with 20 years of experience, she is an adjunct law professor, social media vlogger, Know Your Rights educator and boardgame developer.

She is also a published author and visual artist.

To learn more about April's work, and access her valuable content, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/AttorneyPreyar
https://www.justusjunkie.com/]]>2954aprilpreyar,boardgames,coronavirus,covid19,criminallaw,justusjunkie,onlychild,onlychildren,quarantine,racialequity,racialjustice,singlechildfamilies,trialsandtriumphcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-10-addressing-racial-disparities
Here's a link to the McKinsey Study I reference:
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/the-economic-impact-of-closing-the-racial-wealth-gap#]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30234667Thu, 11 Jun 2020 04:43:39 +0000Kimberly PageThe international response to the death of George Floyd, and the statistics on COVID-19 patients in the United States by race have elevated awareness of racial inequalities in the U.S. In this episode, I discuss the need to address the racial wealth...
Here's a link to the McKinsey Study I reference:
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-sector/our-insights/the-economic-impact-of-closing-the-racial-wealth-gap#]]>561adultonlychild,coronavirus,estateplanning,georgefloyd,healthdisparities,inequalities,inequality,onlychild,onlychildren,racialdisparities,racialinequalities,racialinequality,racialwealthgap,racism,wealth,wealthbuilding,wealthgapcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/dr-darby-interview-pt-2-final
To purchase an autographed copy of Dr. Darby’s book “My Leadership Journey: Wisdom from the Trenches”, email her at: drbarbara9@gmail.com

You can purchase the book without an autograph at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999840681/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_i8XZEbCPPQEBW

Additional Resources:

Resources to assist you and your parents in being proactive about their future and yours: https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/

Click here to join my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future”: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28489877Thu, 28 May 2020 02:44:25 +0000Kimberly PageIn the second of a two-part interview, Dr. Barbara Darby gives planning advice to parents of only children, as well as to adult only children. She shares the steps she’s taken to plan for her own future in an effort to position her only child be...
To purchase an autographed copy of Dr. Darby’s book “My Leadership Journey: Wisdom from the Trenches”, email her at: drbarbara9@gmail.com

You can purchase the book without an autograph at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0999840681/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_i8XZEbCPPQEBW

Additional Resources:

Resources to assist you and your parents in being proactive about their future and yours: https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/

Click here to join my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future”: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>2422agingparents,endoflife,estateplanning,executor,finances,financialplanning,funeralplanning,longtermcare,longtermcareinsurance,onlychild,onlychildren,retirement,retirementplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-8-dr-darby-interview-pt-1-final
I also share information on my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future." Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27296406Thu, 14 May 2020 03:54:52 +0000Kimberly PageIn the first of a two-part interview, Dr. Barbara Darby discusses her advance planning for her own future as she ages, especially as the parent of an only child. We discuss how her own childhood shaped her views on and actions towards life planning....
I also share information on my Facebook community, "Successful Professionals Preparing Early For Their Parent's Future." Click here to join: http://bit.ly/2R4A2x8]]>1596adultonlychild,advanceplanning,aging,agingparents,eldercare,estateplanning,guardianship,onlychild,onlychildren,retirement,retirementplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/covid-19-got-personalhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/25588121Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:03:32 +0000Kimberly PageThose I know personally have been impacted by COVID19. So I'm doubling down on the need to have things in place such as a living will. I encourage you go listen or relisten to Episode 7 where Cameron Huddleston and I discuss living wills and other...418covid19,estateplanning,livingwill,onlychild,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-7-how-to-have-effective-money-talks-w
For information on Cameron’s book, and free resources, please visit:
https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/

Please listen to the episodes for instructions on a chance to win a copy of Cameron’s book. Confirmation of your post of a review of the episode must be emailed to onlychildproblemspodcast@gmail.com. The recipient of the book will be announced on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24756486Thu, 02 Apr 2020 21:32:10 +0000Kimberly PageOn this episode I speak with award-winning personal finance journalist Cameron Huddleston about her book, Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk. We discuss why, when and how to talk to your parents about financial resources that will support them as they...
For information on Cameron’s book, and free resources, please visit:
https://cameronhuddleston.com/resources/

Please listen to the episodes for instructions on a chance to win a copy of Cameron’s book. Confirmation of your post of a review of the episode must be emailed to onlychildproblemspodcast@gmail.com. The recipient of the book will be announced on Wednesday, April 8th, 2020.]]>3130agingparents,caringforagingparents,eldercare,estateplanning,moneytalks,onlychild,onlychildren,retirementplanningcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/coronavirus-acknowledging-and-reframing-https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24118692Sat, 21 Mar 2020 03:25:53 +0000Kimberly PageIn this special episode, we discuss how to acknowlege and then reframe our fears for our parents' health in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic. I discuss my own concerns, and how I shifted the focus away from the things I cannot control toward...755adultonlychild,coronavirus,covid19,covid-19,olderparents,onlychild,onlychildren,protectingparents,seniorcitizenscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-6-whats-in-store-for-the-next-few-monhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22979895Thu, 20 Feb 2020 04:56:34 +0000Kimberly PageThis episode provides a very brief overview on what's in store over the next few months with the podcast.179adultonlychildren,agingparents,onlychild,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-5-one-simple-way-to-learn-speciahttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/22463992Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:15:05 +0000Kimberly PageI shared a tip on how to obtain valuable information from your parents' about their lives based on a recent personal experience.515funeralplanning,onlychild,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-4-planning-and-communicating-with-youhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21977195Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:06:22 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode I share my own experience as an example of finding opportunities to have life planning conversations with your parents. I also discuss the helpful actions my father took to help prepare me for his future.871adultonlychild,adultonlychildren,agingparents,estateplanning,onlychild,onlychildrencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-3-balance-and-self-care-in-2020-_2https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21496370Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:57:09 +0000Kimberly PageRecap of my 2019 and the importance self-care and balance played in nagivating life after my father's death, and the importance it should play in 2020 for all adult only children seeking to build a life they love while preparing for their future role...983cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/episode-ii-intro-part-2-worokya-interviehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/21236875Wed, 01 Jan 2020 02:51:01 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode, a long-time friend and fellow only child, Worokya Duncan, interviews me about my journey and my "why."1237agingparents,caregiving,estateplanning,finances,lifeinsurance,lifeplanning,onlychild,onlychildren,planningforyourfuture,singlechildfamilycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/ep-1-introducing-only-child-problemshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/20295546Thu, 05 Dec 2019 18:40:01 +0000Kimberly PageIn this episode, I discuss my "why" for creating this podcast. I discuss my journey from initial concept through actual launch, and the personal life experiences that pushed me to stop procrastinating.523adultonlychildren,agingparents,griefandloss,onlychildren,singlechildhouseholdcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/onlychildproblems/trailer-only-child-problems-podcasthttp://onlychildproblems.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19317532Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:23:03 +0000Kimberly PageOnly Child Problems Podcast is coming soon! Listen to the trailer to learn what you can expect. Learn more at http://onlychildproblems.com/http://onlychildproblems.com/]]>61adultonlychild,agingparents,caringforagingparents,estateplanning,financialplanning,grownonlychild,onlychild,onlychildproblems,onlychildproblemspodcast,personalfinance,singlechild,singlechildfamiliescleanfull