Over the years, there are two mistakes I’ve found that people consistently make when preparing for retirement. Making one or both mistakes can leave you in a “what if” retirement, afraid to spend your savings as you ask yourself: What if one of us has an extended chronic health care need? What if our retirement …
Category: Blogs
Aug 27
Outside-of-the-Box Thinking About Long-Term Care Planning–One Size Does Not Fit All
As a shoe aficionado, I have observed that long-term care planning is quickly starting to resemble my closet of 100 pairs of shoes.
Mar 11
Denial is Not a River in Egypt
People have a 50 percent chance of needing LTC at some point in life, and about 30 percent of people who do may need care for five years or more, according to a new study by LifePlans, Inc. Being in denial about this could be the worst thing you ever do to the people who love you.
Sep 07
Federal LTC Insurance Program Rate Increase (updated)
The employee education program for the Federal government’s group long-term care insurance program in 2002 beat Donald Trump to The Apprentice.
Jun 26
Operation TRIPLE Starfish – LTC, FIAs and GOLD?
Today’s turbulent economy is forcing Americans who value their independence over anything else to find new ways to remain financially secure into old age. Long-term care insurance can play a huge role in that picture, but there are two other things you can do of which you may not be aware.
Jun 22
Operation Starfish – Are You That One? Women, Please Act NOW!
Are you that one? Do you have children or other loved ones who will suffer if you don’t plan for long-term care? Book a time TODAY as time is almost out to get a policy that doesn’t charge women more.
Jan 10
Calling All Single Women Without Long-Term Care Insurance (and their single friends)
If you are a woman who wants to keep your independence as you age, this article is for you.
Dec 16
Parents and Children: Have “The Talk” This Christmas
Give your children the meaningful present of planning for long-term care so they don’t have to handle it for you.
Oct 02
Why Would Anyone Buy a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Without Home Care Benefits?
Why in the world would anyone want to buy long-term care insurance without home care? There are other really good reasons besides the significant premium savings.