More than 70 percent of Americans over the age of 65 will need long-term health care services, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, only 13 percent of those who received professional home health care had long-term insurance policies, which can protect seniors from… Continue reading 3 Surprises to Watch Out for When Paying for Long-Term Care
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3 Factors That Can Keep Retirees Barely Hanging on Financially
They were an active and vibrant couple, determined that retirement wouldn’t slow them down. And it didn’t, at least not initially, as they golfed, participated in activities with their homeowners’ association, and otherwise stayed engaged with the world around them. But a few years into their post-working years the couple grew concerned about whether they,… Continue reading 3 Factors That Can Keep Retirees Barely Hanging on Financially
Navigating the 3 Stages of Retirement
People often view retirement as just one more stage of life. But that’s not exactly the case. Retirement isn’t just one stage; it’s at least three – although all three do share something in common. Every stage of retirement requires planning. Otherwise, you could end up running out of money, or your health might take… Continue reading Navigating the 3 Stages of Retirement
Long-Term Care Must Be Improved
As millions of Americans struggle to help loved ones with dementia, policymakers should consider more ways to improve long-term services and supports for the soaring numbers of people with the debilitating condition and their caregivers, according to a new RAND Corporation study done in June 2014. Thereport also offers possible ways to achieve those goals.