Joint Policy
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Qualified Money Self-Directed Strategy
We have been talking a lot about using qualified money to fund Asset Care. That has obviously hit a chord given all the feedback that I’ve received. If you will recall, I have never said that the OneAmerica Financial strategy for funding a policy is the only way to do it. I have said that… Continue reading
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Funding LTC – Qualified Money
Heads will start exploding with this declaration, but it is a fact. Qualified money can be used to fund long-term care. That money, however, will be taxed as ordinary income when it is distributed. Simply, there is no provision in the Internal Revenue Code that allows for tax-free distributions from a qualified retirement plan such… Continue reading
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Cost of informal care
As you can tell, I have focused much of my Fridays with Fisher discussions on informal caregiving. This is inspired by the changes to Asset Care where informal care is covered benefit with a zero day elimination period! To learn more about the informal care benefit with Asset Care 2024, contact my internal sales partner… Continue reading
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A little about informal care
Last week, I talked about a variety of types of care that are available when an extended care / long-term care situation arises. Remember, there are two types of care – formal and informal. As a reminder, informal care is the most prevalent care provided and it generally comes from an untrained individual like a… Continue reading
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Levels of Care
Last week, I shared with you a bit about Asset Care 2024 and how it offers more than simply money to pay for care. I shared the care benefit concierge (claims concierge), coordination of benefits provision, and caregiver consultant for those who elect informal care. One thing that I neglected to include in the Fridays… Continue reading
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More About Planning
When most people hear the word long-term care, where does their mind go? Continue reading
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Lifetime Matters
making sure that you have a plan for a long duration care situation is important! Continue reading
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New England Product Launch
Announcing Asset Care enhancements Continue reading
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Self-funding – think of the impact
Recently, I stumbled upon a post on LinkedIn by a CFP who was advocating for self-funding and bypassing an insured long term care plan. Continue reading
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Versatility Refound
Here is a tagline for you to ponder: “Adaptable Annuities: Multi-purpose for Living, Legacy, & Long Term Care” Continue reading
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Another “self-insuring” idea
thinking about self-funding? think about using leverage to improve it Continue reading
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