Women should plan for long-term care needs. The health of both men and women decline as they age. That is an unavoidable fact. Despite the universality of aging and death, women tend to live longer than men. About 74 percent of single households for those over age 80 are women. Need some anecdotal proof? Visit […]
You may be able to deduct long-term care costs on your tax return. Few people get excited about filing taxes. For many, organizing and reviewing paystubs, receipts, and health insurance forms is tedious and unpleasant. [Count yours truly among that many, but fortunately Gretchen takes care of all of that!] Although filing taxes takes time […]
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 […]
Traditional Medicare will not cover all medical expenses. When you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare coverage. Traditional Medicare coverage involves Medicare Part A and Part B. Unfortunately, you may have healthcare needs not covered by Traditional Medicare. According to a recent Kiplinger article titled “7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover,” you will need to […]
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 […]
Early retirement can threaten your financial security. You are retiring early. Perhaps this is voluntary. You are tired of the daily grind and want to travel and spend time with your loved ones. Maybe you have been offered early retirement from your employer as a result of the economic downturn. Many businesses are struggling to […]
Retirement brings change and involves planning. You are getting older. As a result, retirement is getting closer. Although you could choose to ignore this fact, doing so may cost you in the long run. According to a recent Forbes article titled “5 Crucial Planning Steps To Take Before You Retire,” planning for retirement can remove […]
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 […]
Scammers are committing long-term care insurance fraud. Paying for long-term care is a daunting expense in retirement. Medicare does not provide coverage for these services. For this reason, many people must seek alternative means of payment. One such option is long-term care insurance. According to a recent The Street article titled “How to Protect Yourself and […]
Long-term care costs may rise as a result of COVID-19. The majority of seniors will require long-term care as they age. Once you reach age 65, you have a 70 percent chance of needing some form of long-term care sometime thereafter. The cost of long-term care has been high historically. According to a recent Motley […]
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