Today I cashed out one of my mom's cds.  I've been worrying over the money but after checking out the numbers, she has enough cds to last for another 8 months.  We need to get her property sold before that is done.  I'm hoping the sale of the property is another $20k or so.  I don't want to cash in her $20K annuity until last.  This stress of controlling her meager finances has really been wearing on me.  The financial plan so far only allows for four years or so.  What if she lives to 100?  She doesn't have enough money!  But I can't want her to fall and have a life ending break.  After all, the longer she lives, the longer life I'm expected to live. 

Selling the property is a big thing.  I need to call my brother and set a date for an estate sale and selling the property. 

How did I sign on for this gig?  I am my mom's least favorite daughter, yet here I am taking care of things.  My mother couldn't be bothered to attend my high school graduation, but I'm taking her to an eye doctor appointment Saturday.  I'm trying to be the better person here.  Sometimes, that's hard.

Posted by: karen on 4/26/2008 11:32:35 AM , 2 comments