Tag: retirement planning

A Checklist for Aging in Place in Nashville

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If you or your loved one is considering aging in place in Nashville, the best advice is this: Be honest and be prepared. A candid assessment of health (both physical and mental) and unique needs helps you determine if aging in place is truly the right choice. If it is, the next step is to… Read more »

The Benefits of LiveWell By Blakeford and Long-Term Care Insurance

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Do you have a long-term care insurance policy? If you do, your foresight is a decision that can help protect you and your assets from the rising cost of healthcare. However, it’s essential to dust off that policy and understand what it does and does not cover should you ever need it. Typically, long term… Read more »

Preparing for Long-Term Care: Four Options to Ponder

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Hope for the best but prepare for the worst—that adage certainly rings true when planning for potential long-term care needs. After all, those turning 65 today have almost a 70 percent chance of needing some type of professional help with the daily activities of living. And the cost of long-term care can quickly add up…. Read more »

How Your Children Can Help You Make Your Decisions

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In the many conversations I have with today’s seniors, there is a sense of role reversal when life begins to change. Adult children, however, can be one of the most significant resources in proactively planning for your future. They are the best “sounding board” you could have as you begin to explore the available options…. Read more »

Financial Stability for Future Care

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The importance of financial planning for your future cannot be overstated. But how do you know you’re making the right choices to ensure stability? Wealth Management Advisor Al Waldrop provides valuable insights into financial planning as you consider what’s next for your future. Why is planning so important for you and your clients? Financial Planning,… Read more »

Why Women 50+ Should Take Control of Their Money

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When I ask my working girlfriends when they plan to retire, or if they plan to retire, I usually get a quizzical look — and then a shrug. Most of them are in their 50s and 60s and they all seem to think the notion of not working for pay is rather unrealistic. Why? “If… Read more »