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Thinking of Paying for Long-Term Care from Your IRA? Think Again.
Long-Term Care Insurance Chances are a big portion of your retirement savings are in pretax accounts like a 401(k) or IRA. If you need to tap those accounts for costly care, you must realize that every dollar is taxable. And you might be shocked at the tax rates that come with withdrawals large enough to foot the bill.
By Bradley White, CFP™, IAR • Published
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How to Afford Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Insurance Your options range from conventional coverage to tapping your life insurance benefits.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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Using a Health Savings Account to Pay Long-Term-Care Premiums
long term care You can tap an HSA to pay the premiums for a long-term-care insurance policy, but the amount you can withdraw tax-free depends on your age.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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Retirement Housing Options for LGBT Seniors
Long-Term Care Insurance The number of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans age 65 and older is projected to reach seven million by 2030.
By Sally Abrahms • Last updated
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Something BIG Could Be Missing from Your Retirement Plan
Long-Term Care Insurance About 70% of people who reach age 65 could potentially need long-term care at some point in their lives, and it can easily cost $100,000 a year. You need a plan in place, just in case. Here are seven ways to pay for it.
By Linda Gardner, Independent Investment Adviser Representative • Published
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Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Prepare
Long-Term Care Insurance The time to get ready is well before the time comes. Here's how to approach some important talks and what you need to cover.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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How Couples Can Share Long-Term-Care Benefits
Long-Term Care Insurance Spouses can choose a long-term-care policy with “shared” coverage, giving them a pool of benefits that they can split.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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The Long-Term-Care Insurance Dilemma
Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums keep rising, but you may need a policy more than ever.
By Kimberly Lankford • Published
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The Ins and Outs of Buying Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Think about this coverage not just as insurance for long-term care, but for your retirement nest egg itself. With that in mind, here are some tips.
By Ken Moraif, CFP® • Published