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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Question 1 - What does LTC insurance pay for? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
Schedule with me at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/60min Ask a question at https://calendly.com/diane-p4t/30min Website: https://preparing4tomorrow.com/ Podcast episodes: https://preparingfortomorrow.libsyn.com/ What you…
Reason For The Season - Song for you to enjoy from us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:23
We wish everyone a joyful Christmas and holiday season. Celebrate with those near and far, and enjoy all the bountiful gifts of love and family. Open your hearts and love those you love even more this season. Welcome tho…
Notice who is helping who this holiday season [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:23
As you gather with family and friends this holiday season, I ask you to notice sons and daughters helping their moms and dads perform simple tasks like cutting their food or getting in and out of chairs. Ask yourself and…
2 years ago... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:39
Diane shares two client stories and some of her own family's story that have all developed over the last two years. So many people want to wait as long as they can to own LTC insurance, but they fail to understand that h…
Case Study: Joe 71 & Jenny 72 single premium life/LTC hybrid plan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:37
This week, we're sharing how Joe & Jenny used a single payment to create a paid up LTC and/or death benefit that pay tax-free when care is needed or when death occurs. This couple is in their 70s and are thankfully healt…
Our Thanksgiving card and song for you [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:59
This week, let's all be thankful for the people we have in our lives. We'll get back to preparing to help them help us better when we need help living - after enjoying those we love most today! Happy Thanksgiving
Guest interview: Lynda Krueger with Owl Be There Tampa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 gui…
Gio wants a plan that does EVERYTHING and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:18
There are so many ways to design a long term care plan. However, different planning strategies offer their own unique benefits. For example, LTC Partnership Protection is only available on stand-alone LTC plans. Cash ben…
Do I need to use the whole benefit every month? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:18
Lisa asked if LTC insurance requires us to use the whole benefit every month or can we use less and stretch the benefit period to pay longer. The answer is "that depends". What kind of plan do you have? What kind of care…