Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 12/15/12 Research By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: We read the November 15, 2012 Long Term Care University article that compares Combination Life/Long Term Care insurance policies to Traditional Long Term Care (LTC) insurance policies and decided to purchase a Combination policy. […]
Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 11/15/12 Research By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: What are the advantages of a Combination Life/Long Term Care insurance policy versus a Traditional Long Term Care insurance policy, and vice versa? The Problem – Comparing Apples and Oranges What happens to all […]
Dear Dave, I just turned 57 and have been researching long-term care policies. Is there a point where you can self-insure for long-term care needs without a policy? -Peter “If you have $20 million liquid sitting around, then you could easily set aside $2 to $3 million for long-term care and still be in great […]
The Independent Press Money Matters – November 7, 2012 Question of the Month: What are the Top Five Myths of 529 Higher Education Savings Plans? By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: What are the top five myths of 529 higher education savings plans? The Problem – Understanding 529s Like many sections of […]
Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 10/15/12 Research By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: What are the Top 6 most Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the California Partnership for Long Term Care? The Problem – Understanding the California Partnership for Long Term Care (CAPLTC) Most long term care […]
3 Costly Surprises for Retirees – Kiplinger’s Personal Finance – 10/01/12 #1 Health Care Costs #2 Taxes on Nest Egg Withdrawals #3 Taxable Social Security Benefits Kiplinger’s Andrea Browne unveils three of the surprises that can catch retirees off-guard: health care costs, taxes on nest egg withdrawals like IRAs, and taxable Social Security benefits. Click […]
The Wall Street Journal Getting Going – September 22, 2012 On Crowdfunding and Other Threats By Karen Blumenthal Attention, investors: Congress has a deal for you! Thanks to the JOBS Act of 2012, you soon will have new ways to drop your money into high-risk start-ups, private offerings, hedge funds and maybe even your neighborhood […]
Long Term Care University – Question of the Month – 09/15/12 Research By Aaron Skloff, AIF, CFA, MBA Q: Some insurance companies offer Partnership Qualified long term care insurance policies. Can you explain what that means, what advantages it may provide and if the California Partnership for Long Term Care is unique? The […]