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Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 2–Four Ways to Figure Out if They’re Worth the Money

August 22, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Continuing Care Retirement Communities give you a place to live, provide lots of amenities and activities, and–depending on your contract–include long-term care.  This post provides four steps to help you decide if these places are worth the money.  The post also tells my experiences and impressions visiting two different communities in two different … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Long-Term Care insurance

Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Part 1–Seven Essential Things to Know

July 1, 2019 by Linda Vaughn

The takeaway:  Continuing Care Retirement Communities are housing developments that let you age in place, while also providing long-term care if you need it. They are one of the three major types of long-term care insurance you can buy; the other two were discussed in an earlier post.  Unless you have money to burn, be clear … [Read more…]

Posted in: Long-Term Care Series Tagged: Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Long-Term Care insurance

Don’t Outlive Your Money Part 4 – Why Health Care Expenses Could be Your Biggest Budget Item in Retirement; Prepare Now!

June 6, 2019 by Linda Vaughn
Vintage photo of nurse on phone trying to get Medicare to pay a patient's health care expenses.

The takeaway.  Health care expenses could be your biggest budget item in retirement.  Estimates vary, but over the course of a 20-year retirement, a couple could spend in the $200,000 range–excluding long-term care costs. This post offers action steps to handle these expenses and protect against Medicare cuts.    $$$ Last month, Mr. Boomer-Money-and-More got … [Read more…]

Posted in: Don't Outlive Your Money Series Tagged: don't outlive your money, Health care costs in retirement;

Don’t Outlive Your Money! Part 2 – Warnings About The Retirement Replacement Ratio

April 22, 2019 by Linda Vaughn
Vintage photo of man wagging his finger at the viewer regarding the retirement replacement ratio.

The takeaway: Boomer, beware the retirement replacement ratio.  Contrary to belief, it doesn’t help Boomers figure out how much money they need to retire.  The retirement replacement ratio may be fine for early- to mid-career workers, but not for Boomers who are on the brink of retirement.  This post explains why.  Have a look! $$$ … [Read more…]

Posted in: Don't Outlive Your Money Series Tagged: Retirement replacement ratio

Don’t Outlive Your Money! Part 1: Figuring Out How Long You’ll Need It

March 11, 2019 by Linda Vaughn
Vintage photo of old man wagging his finger at young woman talking about not outliving your money.

The takeaway:  To not outlive your money you need to know three things.  This post covers the first thing:  how long you need the money to last.  Life expectancy tables, DNA, and X-rays aren’t necessarily destiny.  Don’t underestimate how long your money should last. $$$ Greetings, Boomer.  Last summer I was eating a family lunch … [Read more…]

Posted in: Don't Outlive Your Money Series, Managing Retirement Money and Accounts Tagged: Don't outlive your money; Boomer life-expectancy, how much money needed for retirement
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