Caregivers Resource Group

Caregivers Resource Group Flat Fee Financial Planning and FamilyCare Strategies for Families and Organizations All investment advisory services are provided through Advice Only.

Helping family caregivers get organized—financially, strategically, and emotionally. At Caregivers Resource Group, we provide trusted tools, expert financial guidance, and strategic support to help you feel more empowered and in control—no matter where you are in your caregiving journey. Whether you're caring for a loved one now, preparing for what's ahead, or navigating life after caregiving, we offer flat-fee advice (no product sales or asset management), practical resources, and a private membership—not on Facebook—designed to support you every step of the way. Led by Scott Bown, CFP®️, MBA, our mission is simple:
Give families the clarity, confidence, and empowerment they need when caregiving becomes part of life.

👉 Free consultations available
👉 Monthly newsletter: The FamilyCare Playbook Dispatch
👉 Private membership for real-time support, tools & coaching (off-Facebook)

DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this content is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal, or tax advice. This content does not create an advisory relationship and is not tailored to the specific needs or circumstances of any individual or entity. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or tax expert before making any financial decisions. The author and publisher are not responsible for any losses, risks, or liabilities associated with the use of or reliance on this information. Scott Bown is an Investment Advisor Representative of Advice Only, PBC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Further details are available in our ADV or at www.adviceonly.com.

01/10/2026

What’s one thing no one warned you about caregiving?

For most people, caregiving doesn’t start with a plan.
It starts with “I’ll help for now.”

Then suddenly you’re managing appointments, paperwork, and decisions you never expected to make.

Caregiving isn’t overwhelming because caregivers aren’t capable.
It’s overwhelming because they’re often doing it alone.

💬 If you’ve been there—or you’re there now—what caught you off guard the most?

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2026

After working with caregivers for a long time, one thing has become really clear to me.

Most people aren’t struggling because they’re doing something wrong.

They’re not careless or avoiding decisions.

What usually happens is much quieter than that.

Little by little, more responsibility lands on one person.
*The decisions.
*The follow-up.
*The money questions.
*The long-term “what does this mean for me?” stuff.

Nothing suddenly breaks.

It just becomes normal to carry more and more.

Most caregivers are already giving everything they have.
Effort isn’t the issue.

What’s missing is space to slow things down and look at the decisions one at a time — to be honest about what one person can actually keep up with, especially when work, money, and family are all tangled together.

That’s the work I do.

I help caregivers and families pause, sort through what’s really being decided, and figure out whether what they’re doing can hold up over time.

Not to tell anyone what they should do.

Just to help them see what they’re already carrying.

Because being the one who makes the decisions isn’t the problem.

The problem is having to carry all of them at once, with no real limits.

Send a message to learn more

01/08/2026

This feels all too familiar to family caregivers.

Nothing suddenly “broke.”

There wasn’t a big moment where everything fell apart.

It just slowly became normal for you to handle:
– the decisions
– the follow-up
– the logistics
– the emotional weight

All while telling yourself, “I can handle this.”

And for a while, you probably could.

Then the cost started showing up somewhere else — your work, your health, your finances, or that quiet worry about what happens later.

Most caregivers aren’t struggling because they’re doing something wrong.

When I look at situations like this, I don’t see failure.

I see too much landing on one person.

01/07/2026

Why does caregiving start to feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never quite enough?

Why does “just helping out” quietly turn into managing appointments, schedules, decisions, and logistics — without anyone ever naming that shift?

Why does it feel like if you were more organized, more disciplined, or just tried harder, things would finally feel manageable?

And yet… they don’t.

Why does the pressure keep building even when you’re doing exactly what’s required — adjusting work, rearranging your time, showing up consistently?

At what point does “I can handle this” quietly become
“I’m the only one holding this together”?

And how do you know whether what you’re feeling is burnout — or something else entirely?

These questions don’t usually appear all at once.

They tend to surface after a long stretch of handling things quietly.

Nothing breaks.

Nothing clearly “goes wrong.”

It just starts to feel heavier.

Hi Friends - as the Founder of Caregivers Resource Group - I have been working to provide educational content and resour...
11/18/2025

Hi Friends - as the Founder of Caregivers Resource Group - I have been working to provide educational content and resources for you. You may or may not be aware I am a CFP(R) and work with families in care situations.

I’m doing Year-End Tax Planning Reviews built specifically for caregivers so you stop being in the dark and start making decisions before Dec 31.

If you’re caring for an aging parent, don’t wait.

DM me TAX and I’ll send the details.





“I didn’t realize how one year could change everything…”That’s what almost every family caregiver tells me when we revie...
11/15/2025

“I didn’t realize how one year could change everything…”

That’s what almost every family caregiver tells me when we review their taxes.

You help your parent.
You pay a few bills.
You pick up medications.
You adjust your work hours.
You cover unexpected expenses...

And suddenly — without knowing it — your taxes look completely different than last year.

Many caregivers end up:
• Paying more tax than they should
• Missing out on deductions they quietly qualify for
• Triggering higher Medicare premiums
• Filing incorrectly because caregiving changed their filing situation
• Getting hit hard when the 2026 tax law changes kick in

And the hard truth?
If you wait until January, you can’t fix any of it.

That’s why I’m offering Year-End Tax Planning Reviews designed specifically for family caregivers.

In one hour, you’ll get a clear, simple report showing:

✔ Where you actually fall in this year’s tax brackets
✔ What caregiving decisions are impacting your taxes
✔ Missed deductions or credits you qualify for
✔ Steps to take before December 31st to avoid headaches
✔ Whether you’re at risk of higher Medicare premiums
✔ A clear picture of how 2026 tax changes may hit you
(Many caregivers will see higher taxes without planning.)

Most caregivers don’t realize they have options — but only before year-end.

This is a paid service — and it can save you real money and stress.

📅 Very limited spots before December 31.
Comment “TAX” and I’ll message you privately.

10/18/2025

When you’re deep in caregiving, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most.

Clarity doesn’t fix the hard parts — but it changes how you see them.

🌿 Explore Family Care Clarity free for 7 days — and if you join before Oct 21, you’ll lock in the lowest-ever price as part of the founding launch (limited to 35 families).

After that, the program stays open — but at the regular price.

Start Your 7 Day FREE Trail Now!
https://www.familycareclarity.com/familycare-clarity-beyond-the-chaos-affiliates?affiliate_code=aabee2&fbclid=IwY2xjawNeJo5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0czR6cFVyRW0yUGIzNGptAR77MMNg1orguRuKtn4xRKxlLVZK4XkDN8_gHP9VYZw6dmtUj5vfCNj_tX_e_g_aem_nWozRBYTk9wmiQbpNj8ZAw

Yesterday, I made public for the first time a service I’ve been working on for a while now.I didn’t sleep much Tuesday n...
10/16/2025

Yesterday, I made public for the first time a service I’ve been working on for a while now.

I didn’t sleep much Tuesday night — not knowing how it’d be received.

This is my vision — built from personal and professional experience, countless hours of research, and real conversations with caregivers — an ecosystem of resources and services that truly support Family Caregivers.

There were a bunch of likes and even a few shares.

But I know most caregivers don’t comment — they just keep going.

That’s who I built FamilyCare Clarity: Beyond the Chaos™ for.

It’s a place to take a breath and start making sense of everything that’s piled up.

Inside, you’ll get:
✅ Step-by-step system to make sense of the chaos
✅ Financial wellness & coaching tools
✅ Checklists, templates, and a supportive community

Try it free for 7 days → https://www.familycareclarity.com/familycare-clarity-beyond-the-chaos-affiliates?affiliate_code=aabee2&fbclid=IwY2xjawNeJo5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0czR6cFVyRW0yUGIzNGptAR77MMNg1orguRuKtn4xRKxlLVZK4XkDN8_gHP9VYZw6dmtUj5vfCNj_tX_e_g_aem_nWozRBYTk9wmiQbpNj8ZAw

If you know someone carrying a lot right now, please share or tag them.

Sometimes, the right resource shows up at just the right time.






Step-by-step caregiving plan with legal docs, financial coaching, and live support. Avoid burnout and make confident decisions.

10/15/2025

Caregiving changes everything.

One day you’re managing your own life — the next, you’re holding everyone else’s together.

That’s why I built FamilyCare Clarity: Beyond the Chaos™ — to help family caregivers find calm, get organized, and take back control.

You can explore it free for 7 days →
https://www.familycareclarity.com/familycare-clarity-beyond-the-chaos-affiliates?affiliate_code=aabee2

💬 If someone you know is in the middle of caregiving chaos, tag or share this post — it might be exactly what they need today.

10/14/2025

You remind your dad to take his pills, call the clinic, heat his dinner,
then sit in the car five minutes before driving home, too tired to turn the key.

Family Caregivers don’t burn out because they don’t care.

They burn out because love without structure eventually collapses.

FamilyCare Clarity: Beyond the Chaos™ turns good intentions into a plan that works.

Launches October 15 for 35 Founding Family Caregivers ready to move from surviving to steady.

If that scene feels familiar, this was built for you.
https://www.familycareclarity.com/familycare-clarity...

The FamilyCare Clarity: Beyond the Chaos (TM) is too important not to share. Please forward, like, share and comment. Thank you!





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