Start Young & Get it Done!

Start Young & Get it Done!

Author: Diane Stoddart, Certified Long Term Care Consultant, CLTC September 25, 2025 Duration: 11:59
This week, Diane compares 10 year hybrid Life/LTC plans with 10 year paid up funding for a couple age 50, age 60, and age 70 to share why it's so much better for everyone when we plan early. Even though we don't want to think about it, at age 50, we need to consider what our 70 year old self, our 80 year old self and even our 90 year old self may be like and what kind of help we may need. Genuinely see the older people around you - your family, people at the grocery store, people walking out to their mailbox to get the mail. Are they moving more slowly or unbalanced as compared to how they may have been able to move around 10, 20 or 30 years ago? Why would we really think we'll be different? By starting at age 50 onstead of 60, you could save hundreds of thousands of dollars in premiums over your lifetime, get your policies paid in full before you retire and then have 10 times what you paid in premiums to pay for care needs wherever you and your family and doctor sees as the best and safest place for you to live and get help living. You'll know you have a plan for when things don't go as planned. View current and projected costs od care where you live here and remember to use a 5% cost of living adjustment when considering future costs as that is the average rate of inflation on LTC services. Schedule a phome or zoom meetign to start designing your plan here

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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Asking the intrusive health questions gets more approvals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:14
This week, we're talking about health qualifying for LTC benefits. What to do... What not to do... LTC planning is all about timing. If you apply at the wrong time or with the wrong company, you could be declined for som…
Questions I hate to get [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:17
Too often, people contact me when it's too late to access all their LTC planning options. Some people believe they are planning ahead at age 80. Some people wait to inquire until after a diagnosis either limits their opt…
What questions do we get most often? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:53
This week, my husband, Paul, asks me multiple questions that we get quite often. I'm guessing you've asked at least one of these questions if you've been considering LTC insurance to protect your family from an extended…
Why is it important to work with a LTC Planning Specialist? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:56
There are many professionals from whom you can purchase LTC insurance, but an LTC Planning Specialist is going to have the most knowledge and training about all the options that can be available based on unique needs of…
What's a 1035 exchange? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:03
Several people are asking if they can use their life insurance policies for long term care needs. Some newer life insurance plans include a chronic illness rider that let's you use the dealth benefit while still alive an…
What if I die before using all my LTC benefits? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:40
Teresa wants to know what happens to any LTC benefit money she doesn't use. There are plans that pay your family back if no care or little care is needed, but that's not why we buy insurance. Insurance by definition is a…
When I Met Alzheimer's Face to Face [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:18
We have a lot of new listeners, so I'm taking you back to one of our earliest episodes to share my "Why". I became a long term care specialist because my heart yearns to help you not go through what I and my family went…

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