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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Do You Ever Get Depressed Talking about This Stuff? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:27
I promise I'll start talking numbers and cases again next week. We made it through the storms and things are almost normal in our community. This week, I received a question about me rather than about long term care, and…
We made it through Milton and are feeling blessed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:14
Thank you for all the phone calls and messages asking how we are doing. Our home is fine. No damage and no flooding. We didn't lose power. Lots of branches to clean up, and the last two days we've been putting all the st…
We're in Tampa and are staying here throuh Milton [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30
Just a quick update. We're ok so far. Hoping for a Cat 3 or less when it hits, likely a little south of us so we'll get a lot of rain. Presuming all goes as well as can be, I'll update you all on Friday.
Why & when would an insurance company not approve and pay a claim? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:30
To answer this question, I need to first share why and when LTC insurance companies are required to approve and pay a claim, and then I'll discuss where this can get confusing or messed up. LTC insurance companies are st…
$25,000-$30,000 per month for home care and assisted living? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
Today, I want to discuss the financial risk we're facing when planning for LTC needs in 20 or 30 years or more. Home care costs increased on average 10% nationwide from 2022-2023. Assisted Living costs increased 5% on av…
They're selling EVERYTHING to qualify for Medicaid [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:09
Yes, a colleague of mine is selling all of her uncle's belongings because he was "put into aged care". Those who plan know where they want to be when a long term care event enters the picture. And they have the income, s…
Make that inherited IRA create tax-free LTC benefits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:40
On Sunday, Suze Orman discussed the finally finalized rules for inherited IRA's. Listen here: https://www.suzeorman.com/podcast Today, I'm going to share a case study to share what one of our clients did with some of the…
What's better than leaving an inheritance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:22
The two most common reasons people tell me they're looking into LTC insurance are: 1) They don't want to bankrupt their spouse emotionally, physically or financially, and 2) they don't want to burden their children with…