Entries by Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA

Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2013 and 2014 – Independent Press

The Independent Press Money Matters – Skloff Financial Group Question of the Month – February 5, 2014 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: We are ready to get serious about our retirement savings in 2014. What are the contribution limits for various retirement accounts in 2014? A: The Problem — Lack of Retirement Savings […]

Real Costs of Long Term Care – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 12/15/13 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: While the median cost of a nursing facility is approximately $84,000 per year and has increased approximately 5% per year over the last five years, what are the real costs of long term care? The Problem – […]

Median Earnings by Education – College Board – 2011

Click to Enlarge Individuals with some college but no degree earned 14% more than high school graduates working full time year-round. Median earnings for individuals with associate degrees working full time were 27% higher than median earnings for those with only a high school diploma. Individuals with master’s degrees earned twice as much before taxes […]

New Strategies for Long-Term Care – Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal Weekend Investor – Family Value – November 23, 2013 New Strategies for Long-Term Care Premiums on Policies Keep Climbing. Here’s What to Do About It. By Kelly Greene As long-term-care insurance becomes more expensive and harder to get, what are families who want it left to do? What choices do families […]

Combination Life Long Term Care Insurance

Click to Enlarge By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA With a $100,000 one time premium, you gain: $100,000 refund of policy if you cancel, $185,846 tax free death benefit or $557,583 tax free long term care benefit. You also gain a $18,584 residual death benefit. Click Here for Your Long Term Care Insurance Quotes

MassHealth Medicaid Exemption – Long Term Care University

Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 11/15/13 By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Can I protect my home away from the Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid) Program if I purchase a Long Term Care Insurance policy? If so, are there any requirements? The Problem – Limited Benefits and Limited Medicaid Most long […]