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Even in Good Times, a ‘Silent Stalker’ Can Raid Your Retirement Plan
long term care insurance Chances are you or your spouse will need long-term care at some point … and it isn’t cheap. A look at the options reveals one interesting possibility: hybrid long-term care insurance.
By Reid Abedeen • Published
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Choosing the Best Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance Here are three questions to answer that can help steer you in making this critical retirement planning decision.
By Dennis Ho, FSA, CFA® • Published
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How Can a Trust Help You Avoid Nursing Home Costs?
Long-Term Care Insurance An asset-protection trust is one strategy to consider to help preserve your family's legacy, but it must be done thoughtfully ... and early.
By Chris Berry, Investment Adviser Representative, Attorney • Published
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The Real Reasons People Decide to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Before you dig into costs, benefits and contingency plans, step back and look at the big picture. This decision is bigger than budgets and life-expectancy tables. It's about your family and your wishes for them as well as yourself.
By Dennis Ho, FSA, CFA® • Published
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Avoid the Obstacles of Long-Term-Care Claims
Long-Term Care Insurance Filing a claim can be an ordeal, but these preventive measures will streamline the process.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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Time to Get Your Head Out of the Sand about Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Insurance As more Boomers are becoming caregivers themselves for their parents and loved ones, the realities of the costs and work involved are sinking in. It's time to make a plan for yourself.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert • Published
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What to Know Before Purchasing a Long-Term Care Rider
Long-Term Care Insurance Do you know the difference between a long-term care rider and chronic illness rider? Section 7702B and Section 101(g)? If you're contemplating a life insurance policy or annuity with a long-term care rider, make sure to understand the key terms.
By Carlos Dias Jr., Wealth Adviser • Published
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Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Long-Term Care Insurance The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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The Costs of Caregiving Go Far Beyond the Obvious
Long-Term Care Insurance Seeing a loved one through a long illness or disability is an expensive proposition, and that’s not just in a financial sense. To be ready for this important role, you need to realize there are many other potential "costs."
By Barbara Shapiro, CFP®, CDFA®, CeFT • Published