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There are some aspects of the future that are pleasant to think about: retirement, free time, grandkids, and so on. And there are some aspects we tend to avoid. Among those conversations that seem to get put off in perpetuity is the one around long term care.

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “What’s the best age to buy Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI)?” This question comes up because many clients wonder if they are somehow too young or too old to obtain effective coverage. However, there is no universally

From Gordon Associates – we are pleased to introduce this blog from Rhonda Guzman, of Person Centered Senior Solutions. This blog covers an important topic we’re hearing more and more about. We hope you find it valuable.   Most families don’t go looking for someone like me. They

More than 66% of Americans will require long term care at some point in their lives. While certain risk factors may make the need for long term care more likely, no one can rule out what care they may or may not require later in life. This

From Gordon Associates – we are pleased to introduce this blog from Rhonda Guzman, of Person Centered Senior Solutions. This blog covers an important topic we’re hearing more and more about. We hope you find it valuable.       If you are supporting an aging parent

The cost of Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) tends to increase as you age. Which means that starting your LTCI journey as early as possible can have significant financial benefits. Unfortunately, many younger folks are still finding their financial footing, and LTCI can seem like a heavy

Whether you’re trying to get immediate needs met or simply preparing for a possible future, navigating the world of long term care can feel overwhelming. In part, that’s because long term care is itself a complicated set of distinct services. Most people won’t need every service or

If you want a new lawn mower, you can go to the store and purchase one pretty easily. That’s because, for the most part, lawn mowers are fairly standardized. True, some have more features than others, but they’re all going to do essentially the same thing. This

From Gordon Associates – we are pleased to post this guest blog from Jenny Novy with The Insurance People.  This blog covers an important topic we’re hearing more and more about. We hope you find it valuable. The Health Insurance Marketplace, also known as the exchange, offers a

Over 50 million Americans have provided unpaid or informal caregiving at some point over the past year. That’s one-in-five Americans–a staggeringly high number. On its surface, informal caregiving may seem to provide some significant benefits to families: it seems inexpensive, it’s familiar, and it probably doesn’t require