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Self-Insuring Your Long-Term Care. (Almost) Everything You …

WEBThe takeaway: In deciding whether to self-insure your own long-term care, it helps to know that 77% of men and 68% of women will either never need long-term …

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The Three Factors Affecting Your Long-Term Care Insurance Costs

WEBTraditional long-term care insurers have a history of imposing rate-hikes, some of which have been substantial. The American Academy of Actuaries reported that …

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Long-Term Care Insurance: Five Warnings Before You Buy …

WEBNot only is nursing home care infrequent, but stays are short. Boston College researchers indicate that 39% of men and 50% of women never have a nursing home …

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Staring Down Your Long-Term Care Odds—Much Better News …

WEBA 2021 report from U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) projects that 47% of folks turning 65 between 2020 and 2024 will eventually require paid long-term care. …

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 3

WEBThe takeaway: Continuing care retirement communities are p art of the trilogy of your long-term care options–but these come with waiting lists. Folks are clamoring to …

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How to Stop the Sting of Retirement’s Out-of-Pocket Medical Bills.

WEBThe takeaway. Out-of-pocket medical bills could be your biggest expense in retirement. Research suggests that over the life of their retirement, a couple can expect …

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Long-Term Care Insurance Quiz: Will I Need It

WEBItems 2 and 4 – LGBTQ+ community and unmarried adults not in committed long-term relationships. Some research suggests that these groups may face greater …

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Boomer Money and More

WEBThe takeaway: In deciding whether to self-insure your own long-term care, it helps to know that 77% of men and 68% of women will either never need long-term care, or if they do, …

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17 ways to get turned down for long-term care insurance

WEBResearch suggests that 40% of the general population between 50 and 71 can expect to be denied long-term coverage for reasons shown at left. were over age …

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Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 1-Seven Essential …

WEBThe takeaway: Continuing Care Retirement Communities are housing developments that let you age in place, while also providing long-term care if you need …

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Boomer Reinvention: From Lawyer to Mental Health Counselor

WEBSome personal reinvention is required when we “retire” from a job, because we’re no longer living the life we used to. Whether your personal reinvention goals are to …

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To Not Outlive Your Money, You’ve Got to Know Where it Goes

WEBData published September 8, 2022 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Bon voyage, Boomer! According to AARP’s 2022 Annual Travel Report, Boomer households …

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Book Review: Work Less, Live More—The Way to Semi-Retirement

WEBDuring the last 10 years of my public service career, I found work was taking over my life. It was taking its toll on my body. By the time the weekend rolled around, I …

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How to Make Your Money Last: Book Review

WEBAugust 12, 2020 by Linda Vaughn. The takeaway: The book, How to Make Your Money Last, is a reference guide for any number of personal finance topics relevant to retirees …

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Book Review: Get a Life–You Don’t Need a Million to Retire Well

WEBJust before I retired, I had a particularly stressful day that sent me straight to the bookstore. (My go-to place when things get tough.) I was working with someone …

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There are three things to know if you don't want to outlive your …

WEBAs you can see, if you’re a 65-year-old woman, the table shows you’ve got a median of 20.36 more years to live—until you reach age 85.. Recall, my dear stat-nerd, …

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Book Review: Grit–The Power of Passion and Perseverance

WEBAs I watched my dad heroically fight cancer the last 10 years of his life, I marveled at his high spirits and gusto for life. His body slowly failed, but his spirit hung …

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