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Self-Insureing for Future Long Term Care A recent column, “Should Federal Employees Self-Insure for Their Future Long Term Care,” discussed why some federal employees and retirees may want to consider self-insuring for their future long term care (LTC) costs. Some suggestions for self-insuring were made including an employee’s setting aside a portion of their Thrift […]
What if u can’t afford long term care As many as 8 in 10 older Americans couldn’t afford more than four years in an assisted living facility or two years in a long term care nursing home, according to a 2023 analysis by the National Council on Aging and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. This […]
Reverse Mortgages and Long-Term Care: The Pros and Cons Planning for the care of a loved one can be a daunting task. Many of the questions that arise during the process will consider the type of care that may be needed — for example, will your loved one be able to stay at home with […]
Many Middle-Income Seniors Will Not Be Able to Pay for Long-Term Care and Housing in 10 Years Total Number of Middle-Income Seniors Expected to Grow by 89 Percent by 2033 CHICAGO, August 31, 2022 – By 2033, more than 11 million middle-income seniors aged 75 and older may not be able to pay for assisted living and […]
Should you use a reverse mortgage to pay for long-term care? Someone turning 65 has nearly a 7-in-10 chance of needing long-term care in the future, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, and many don’t have the savings to manage the cost of assisted living. But they may have a mortgage-free home […]
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages for Seniors In Home Care needs. Many in home care providers have agreements set up with the large lenders, but I am local and have been helping keep loved ones at home for over 15 years. When it comes to helping an aging loved one with financial […]
What Is the Best Way to Use the Equity from My House to Pay for My Care? My estate consists of a single-family home that is totally paid off, with a current value of $1 million. My adult children have no need for, nor do they want, an inheritance. I would like to get the […]
How to Determine if Aging Parents Need Help at Home How will you know when your aging parents need help at home? One thing is certain: your aging parents aren’t likely to be the ones who tell you they need a helping hand! Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance are not easy for people […]
How to Plan and Pay for Long term Care With and/or Without Insurance Seniors have been the most vulnerable population during the coronavirus pandemic. They have been especially hit hard by the health impact of the virus, as well as the financial turmoil that the virus has unleashed. But financial security is a concern for […]
Alternatives to Long-Term Care Insurance Anticipating long-term care needs is an important part of retirement planning, as long-term care can quickly eat into your savings. The average yearly cost of nursing home care in a semi-private room was $90,155 in 2019, according to Genworth Financial, rising to $102,200 for a private room. Long-term care insurance […]
