Not all policy holders use their long-term care insurance. Nobody likes making an investment with no return. It feels pointless and like a terrible waste. Even so, some investments require a gamble. Or do they? According to a recent Yahoo Finance article titled “What Happens if You Don't Use Long-Term Care Insurance as a Senior?,” […]
Long-term care can drain your assets significantly if you do not prepare. As people age, their bodies become more fragile. Eventually, they require assistance from others. For some, their health status may be strong enough to simply move in with a loved one who has few responsibilities. Even with loved ones willing and capable of […]
Elder law and estate planning are not synonymous. Your parent is getting older. In fact, you are recognizing signs of memory problems as well as physical frailty. Although your parent can live independently now, you recognize this will not last forever. You do not know what to do. According to a recent Forbes article titled […]
Life insurance can be useful in a variety of circumstances. Many people purchase life insurance policies when they have young families. They want to provide income for their spouse and children if they were to die. After all, life insurance is the only financial product that can create an "instant estate" before you have time […]
Long-term care is especially important for women to consider. As we age, we require more assistance. For some, failing memory can create dangerous situations. For example, people may take more medication doses than necessary or set kitchen fires by forgetting food left on the stove or that the gas has been left on. Those who […]
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 […]
Original Medicare has limits to what it will cover. Americans age 65 or older are eligible for Medicare coverage. Those with certain qualifying disabilities are also eligible for this coverage. Medicare provides health insurance benefits to these individuals. According to a recent AARP article titled “7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover,” there are certain expenses not […]
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 […]
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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