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Biggest thing is to reduce spending. The closer to zero you can get on spending, the longer you can survive.

I dont live in a place where I can afford a home, and Im actually seeing that as an advantage at this point- my investments are relatively liquid compared to a house, especially in a depressed/shocked market. It's not an asset until its sold- no mortgage, no problem.

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Not paying for my mother's prescriptions and medical care she needed to survive wasn't an option. I had to pick between the house and her care, and the house went. No regrets about the decision.

Right perspective. You did the right thing even when it was financially painful. Props to you.

Thanks, I really appreciate that.

Ah, I'm Canadian so having to sacrifice everything for loved ones health-care didn't occur to me. That'd be a horrible position to be put in.

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