Guest interview: Lynda Krueger with Owl Be There Tampa

Guest interview: Lynda Krueger with Owl Be There Tampa

Author: Diane Stoddart, Certified Long Term Care Consultant, CLTC November 21, 2024 Duration: 21:01
This week, I interviewed Lynda Krueger with Owl Be There Tampa. Owl Be There isn't a quick referral by zip code resource. Or a DIY search through Google. Lynda and her associate improve the lives of seniors with wise guidance around senior living and care. Lynda shares the details of what it takes and how she works to find the right place based on client needs, lifestyles, spiritual beliefs, proximity to family and more. Reach Lynda in the Tampa Bay area at Lynda.Krueger@OwlBeThere.com Or search nationwide at Owl Be There and click on locations It's always easier (less complicated) when you have a LTC insurance to help pay for needs at this time of life. Then the fa,ily can focus on what's best rather than what they can afford. Schedule here to ask me for help planning.

Diane Stoddart brings a professional yet deeply personal perspective to the complex world of long-term care planning in Preparing For Tomorrow podcast. As a Certified Long Term Care Consultant, she understands that preparing for future care needs involves more than just finances-it's about safeguarding your family's well-being and peace of mind. Each conversation cuts through the industry jargon to clarify the real options available, from insurance products to legal strategies, all aimed at protecting your life savings from being depleted by unexpected care costs. You'll hear Diane break down essential concepts and terms, making a daunting subject feel manageable and urgent. Alongside expert guests, she explores the emotional and physical dimensions of caregiving, offering a holistic view that acknowledges the full weight of these decisions. This isn't about fear; it's about empowerment through knowledge. Tuning into this podcast provides a straightforward guide to creating a practical plan, ensuring you can face tomorrow with confidence rather than anxiety, knowing your loved ones and your legacy are secure.
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Who's your quarterback?  What's your defense? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:23
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Duration: 8:59
So many people want a long term care plan with all the bells and whistles. They want a plan that will pay for everything that could ever happen. These plans are often priced higher than a budget allows. Why do people sta…
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Duration: 11:16
This week, Diane uses the Parable of the Sower to share different reactions to LTC planning that occur in the United States. Are you the hard soil? The rocky soil? The thorny soil? The fertile soil? After listening, you…
Questions that must be asked if you're told to self fund LTC needs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:20
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Duration: 12:31
This week, I'm sharing what I learned about public LTC funding in Germany and how it's managed. Their national/local public funding initiative is alreaday underfunded by taxes, and the aging population there is expected…
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Duration: 32:14
This is an episode from 2020 when I interviewed my travel advisor about COVID or other family health issues interrupting travel plans. He created the best 25th anniversary trip to Europe we could have imagined! Contact h…
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Duration: 16:25
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Duration: 7:00
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Duration: 10:43
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