<prompt> Human: My parents live in a suburb of Chicago and, until recently, both worked full time without any plans for retirement. To my knowledge there just hasnt been enough money to save for that, they just expected to keep working and make ends meet. My husband and I both early 30s live in Indianapolis. Not wealthy, but enough to have savings of our own and we bought a house two years ago. We also both work full time.With the news today that my father lost his job, I dont know how they will manage. I am helping make payments on my brothers school loans, as well as giving money to my parents when things got tight car repairs, water heater replacement, etc.. Im worried about their wellbeing, if they can continue paying their mortgage, if anyone will even consider hiring a man in his late 60s. Im also nervous about becoming a supporter of my parents, when my husband and I have just started talking about kids of our own.Im going to visit them this weekend. How can I best prepare to talk to them about finances? What do I need to consider to help make sure we all stay secure financially? Sorry a bit rambling, but a lot has been running through my mind today with this news.TLDR: Father lost his full time job that both my parents depended on to make ends meet. How can I prepare to help them if needed, but also make sure husband and I stay stable?EDIT: Im not paying my brothers bills, sorry I made that unclear. My parents took out a loan for him under their name, and thats what I help with. I paid off my student loans two years ago, so helping with theirs didnt change my budget I had originally set. Just moved the payments to my parents.EDIT2: thank you all so much!! My parents have done do so much for everyone else in our community, and I dont want them to feel alone. This is some great information that helped calm my fears some, and a lot I can talk to them about.  <response>: Im not old enough to offer any solid advice but just wanted to say that its nice see you caring for your parents. You are a good daughter. Hope everything works out 