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Caught in the Middle: How Young Parents Can Plan for Long-term Care
Long-Term Care Insurance One family’s story shows how important long-term care plans are … and how whole life insurance with a long-term care rider can help.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
retirement In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
By Alina Tugend Published
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When Elder Care Requires Legal Advice
Caregiving Consult an elder care lawyer preemptively to avoid making a panicked phone call in the moment.
By Alina Tugend Published
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Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges
Caregiving The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher.
By Alina Tugend Published
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Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in Retirement
Caregiving Signs and signals you're hovering over your aging parents and infantilizing them.
By Alina Tugend Published
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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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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 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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Is Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You?
Long-Term Care Insurance If you hate the idea of paying for long-term care insurance you may never use, a hybrid policy could be for you. The money you paid in premiums doesn’t just evaporate if you never need the benefits: Your heirs could get most of it back as an inheritance.
By Bud Boland, CFP® Published
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