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  • A woman's guide to health care in retirement – Part 2

    Jennifer Williams, President J Williams Personal Financial Planning|Jan 20, 2018

    Buying long-term care (LTC) insurance is an option. While premiums may be costly, having LTC insurance may allow you to elect where you receive your care, the type of care you receive, and who provides care to you. Many LTC insurance policies pay for the cost of care provided in a nursing home, assisted-living facility, or at home, but the cost of coverage generally depends on your age and the policy benefits and options you purchase. And premiums can increase if the insurer raises its overall...

  • A woman's guide to health care in retirement – Part 1

    Jennifer Williams, President J Williams Personal Financial Planning|Jan 6, 2018

    At any age, health care is a priority. But when you retire, you should probably focus more on health care than ever before. That's why it's particularly important for women to factor in the cost of health care, including long-term care, as part of their retirement plan. How much you'll spend on health care during retirement generally depends on a number of variables including when you retire, how long you live, your relative health, and the cost of medical care in your area. Another important fa...