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Should you use a reverse mortgage to pay for long-term care?
By KATE ASHFORD OF NERDWALLET
Wed,05/25/22-3:32PM , 232 Reads
Someone turning 65 has nearly a 7-in-10 chance of needing long-term care in the future, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, and many don’t have the savings to manage the cost of assisted living.
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In this June 15, 2018, file photo, cash is fanned out from a wallet in North Andover, Mass. Retirement planning is part savings, part guessing game. How much will you need? While many of your day-to-day expenses will remain the same, some big-ticket items can take a large bite out of your savings. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

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4 big expenses you could face in retirement
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Mon,03/28/22-8:32PM , 225 Reads
Retirement planning is part savings, part guessing game. While many of your day-to-day expenses will remain the same, there are big-ticket categories that can take a large bite out of your savings. The more you can plan, the better prepared you’ll be to weather the costs.
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How to help your parents navigate health care in retirement
By KATE ASHFORD OF NERDWALLET
Wed,12/22/21-2:31PM , 249 Reads
Many adults find themselves helping their aging parents sign up for Medicare, a complex process with many steps and considerations. There are penalties for delaying enrollment, and not everyone understands their options.
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4 ways to manage retirement health care costs
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Wed,09/08/21-6:00AM , 633 Reads
Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item.
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