About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of financial advocacy and policy on aging and financial planning with Carroll Golden from NAIFA.

In this episode of Aging Starts Now, attorney and partner Chris Johnson sits down with Carroll Golden, Executive Director of the Knowledge Centers at NAIFA, to unpack a topic that often flies under the radar—but has a profound impact on every family’s financial future. From retirement planning to long-term care and legacy decisions, many of the rules that shape your options are influenced by policies and advocacy happening behind the scenes. Carroll shares how NAIFA (the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors) works to support financial professionals, advocate for consumers, and influence legislation that directly affects aging individuals and their families. In this conversation, you’ll learn: What NAIFA is and why it matters—even if you’ve never heard of it How advocacy and policy decisions impact your financial planning The importance of financial professionals understanding elder care issues Real-world examples of policy changes that benefit seniors Why timing is everything when it comes to planning for aging The biggest takeaway? Financial planning for aging isn’t just about numbers—it’s about making informed decisions early, while you still have options…

People in this episode

Host: Chris Johnson

Guest: Carroll Golden

Topics covered

• financial advocacy
• aging
• retirement planning
• long-term care
• policy influence

Keywords

• financial planning
• aging
• NAIFA
• elder care
• policy advocacy
• retirement
• long-term care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NAIFA, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors

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