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Healthcare is one of the largest expenses for people in retirement, but it’s not easy to budget for them. Sometimes, accidents happen, or certain health-related concerns can come out of nowhere. Because of how difficult it can be to predict; it can be just as difficult to plan for it. But luckily, there are tools […]Continue reading
Annuities may be used for more than just lifelong income. Some annuities come with additional features for a cost, known as riders. Here are some of the most frequent ones: Long-Term Care Riders: Long-term care costs (either in-home or nursing home care) can be alleviated by these features, which add income to help pay for […]Continue reading
Long-term care is generally the most significant question mark when saving the optimal amount for your retirement years. According to Financial Professional Barry Bigelow, “statistically, if you’re a married couple, there’s a 25% chance one of you’ll need this type of care.” The concern here because, it’s an unknown expense based on unknown needs. This […]Continue reading
Many Americans underestimate the impact that caring for a loved one can have on their lives, marriage, work, and finances. In a column by Michelle Singletary, a Washington Post columnist, an “AARP study found that three-quarters of family caregivers regularly spend their own savings on caregiving expenses—which averages to 26% of their income.”1 President […]Continue reading
Who pays the bill? Medicare doesn’t cover LTC if that’s all you need, and when it does cover costs, it’s only available for a specific number of days. If you need custodial or more extended care, who pays the bill? If you’re hoping to stay home, you may want to consider a LTC policy that […]Continue reading
According to IRS Revenue Procedure 2020-45, a couple age 70 or older who both have the right kind of long-term care insurance policy can deduct as much as $11,280 in 2021 an increase of $420 from the $10,860 limit for 2020. Essentially, more of the premiums you pay will be deductible. If you own a […]Continue reading
Many wealth advisors suggest their clients don’t have a long-term care plan in place. Yet, people ages 65 and older currently have a 70% chance of needing long-term care services, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It’s advisable to start preparing for long-term care costs between ages 40 – 50. But […]Continue reading
Did you know that just about half of all Americans turning 65 today will require long-term care (LTC) in their later years? According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2022, the daily median cost of an in-home health aide is $159.00 and the daily median cost of in-home health services, such as homemaker services […]Continue reading
It’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Awareness Month, and whether you’re in the market now or just curious about insurance coverage choices for the future, it’s important to know where, why, and how to get answers. There are three main options when it comes to LTC coverage. Traditional long-term care insurance:Also known as standalone long-term care […]Continue reading
Millennials are victims of many stereotypes, but the one that portrays them positively suggests they’re a planning generation. They research and collaborate and plan for all life’s major decisions, and their long-term care (LTC) isn’t any different. In part, millennials have learned about personal finances by observing the mistakes and shortcomings of older generations and […]Continue reading
