Saving for retirement can sometimes feel like building the plane as you’re flying it: How do you know how much is “enough” to put away for retirement each month if you don’t know exactly what you plan to do during your retirement years? Will you travel? Will your...
Why are so many people talking about long-term care and their financial plan? The reason is pretty straightforward: People are healthier than they were a few generations ago, which means they are living longer. Fewer people are dying of diseases than in the past due...
By the time most people are in their 50s, they’ve done some unofficial advanced care planning. And that’s because by that age, most people have spent at least a little time thinking or talking about their mortality. That is, when they’re going to die, what it will be...
Once a family member’s health status begins to decline, it can be difficult for them to remain feeling dignified and independent when they are unable to live the life they once lived and need assistance doing daily life activities. There are ways that loving family...
When family members begin to age and safety and independence becomes more of a concern, families are typically faced with the question of being present to support elderly family members themselves, hiring help, discussing the option of long-term care/assisted living...
Some positive, and some not quite as positive trends have emerged over the last several years in long-term care options. Like many industries these days, norms, best practices and even options are changing rapidly. Here are a few things to consider regarding long-term...
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