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Helping parents plan for retirement

Can I Help My Parents Plan for Retirement?

POSTED ON: January 21, 2021 BY: Kyle Krull
Everyone needs to plan for retirement. Retirement may be couple of years away or a couples of decades away. Either way, it is coming. You may be able to choose the time of your retirement. Cutbacks or health issues may force you into retirement earlier than anticipated. According to a recent Nasdaq article titled “Do […]
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Mental health services

Is Mental Health Prioritized for the Elderly?

POSTED ON: December 30, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Mental health services are important for many seniors. How mental health is viewed and understood has changed significantly over the years. Even so, many people still think mental health services involve straightjackets and institutions for dangerous individuals. In reality, most people could benefit from mental health services at some point in their lives. According to […]
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healthcare costs

How Can I Save on Healthcare Costs?

POSTED ON: October 27, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Take steps to save on healthcare costs in retirement. You are entering retirement soon. Perhaps you have already retired. Either way, you know aging brings with it additional healthcare costs. According to a recent Motley Fool article titled “How to Save Money on Healthcare in Retirement,” these medical costs will likely be your largest expense […]
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nursing home costs

Will Nursing Home Care Cost Me Everything?

POSTED ON: September 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Paying for nursing home care may consume all of your savings. There are many physical ailments associated with aging. As we get older, our bodies wear out. Although some individuals can live independently for a time or have family caretakers, many seniors will require some form of long-term care outside the home setting. According to […]
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long term care insurance reform

Will Long-Term Care Insurance See Reform?

POSTED ON: September 7, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care insurance will not be reformed, at least by federal government edict. The numbers are sobering when it comes to the likelihood of needing long-term care. It is well worth your time to read an in-depth study on this subject from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Spoiler alert: the risk of […]
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Should I Get Long-Term Care Insurance?

POSTED ON: May 12, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care insurance can support your health and your savings. Everyone ages. Each year, you take another trip around the sun. You may be perfectly healthy now. Even so, your body (and mind) will wear down. You can make bank on that fact of life. According to a recent Forbes article titled “Is Long-Term Care […]
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How Should I Be Planning for Nursing Home Care?

POSTED ON: March 29, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Planning for nursing home care should involve adequate research. Will you require nursing home care in the near future? Perhaps your parents will require this level of care. Either way, you should not make this transition blindly. According to a recent The Columbia Regional Business Report article titled “Nursing home care requires advance planning,” the […]
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How Can Long-Term Care Insurance Help Me?

POSTED ON: February 14, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care insurance helps cover costs. You are getting older. Your children are adults with their own families. Now they are the "sandwich generation"! Perhaps they have moved away because of their careers. Either way, you cannot think of one who would be able to provide full-time caregiving should you eventually require it. According to […]
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How Do I Research Nursing Homes?

POSTED ON: January 9, 2020 BY: Kyle Krull
Nursing homes are not all the same. Many aging adults spend some time in a nursing home. The staff and nurses can help you live your life when you can no longer be fully independent. Nursing homes can be quite pleasant. Others can be problematic. According to a recent AARP article titled “Finding a Nursing […]
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Where is Long-Term Care Most Expensive?

POSTED ON: December 17, 2019 BY: Kyle Krull
Long-term care is more costly in certain states. The majority of Americans will require long-term care at some point in their lives. In fact, once you reach age 65 the chances of needing long-term care at some point is 70 percent! It is important to plan for this costly expense. You cannot plan properly without […]
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