Episode 177: Long Term Care Considerations for Women

In today’s episode, we discuss the upsides and downsides of long-term care insurance and delve into key considerations when purchasing it. Join your host, Melissa Fradenburg, AIF® as we navigate the intricate world of personal finance, specifically designed for women.  Melissa shares her recent experience visiting her grandmother in an assisted living facility as well as a basic overview of how long-term care insurance works  as a standalone policy and as a rider on a life insurance policy. In addition to covering considerations when purchasing long-term care insurance, Melissa will share the most cost effective time to purchase coverage.

Long Term Care Considerations for Women – Resources:

• Learn more about Melissa Fradenburg, AIF® and  Pearl Planning .
• LongTermCare.gov – A resource by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services providing an overview of long-term care, cost estimates, and other helpful information.
• Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey – Information on the average costs of various types of long-term care.
• American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) – Resource for researching and comparing long-term care insurance.
• Register for our Summer Economic Update and Investment Outlook Webinar.

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