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S6E24 I should have done this when I first thought of it
Don't let your 50 year old kids regret not having planned for future extended care needs when they first thought of it. A first question I ask when meeting with someone is "What made you decide to…
S6E23 He fell and he couldn't get up
This week, I'm sharing a story of what happened when I was walking my dog on Saturday. This can happen to anyone. We don't have to be old or sick to have an accident. So many people wait to buy LTC…
S6E22 48% increase in cost of care from 2019-2024
According to an AARP report, the Department of Health and Human Services reported a 48% increase in cost for home care and assisted living from 2019-2024, while median household income for families…
S6E21 Don't let them scam you or your parents
This week, I received a very disturbing call, and this was soon after I met a man whose job is to protect people (mostly seniors) from scams. I'm so glad that a woman reached out to me for guidance…
S6E20 We need to plan like the sun will come up tomorrow morning
We need to believe that we're going to get through these world events that are being thrown at us every day. We have to believe that we're going to live a long life. When we live a long life, we get…
S6E19 If I can't get what I want, I don't want anything
Just like when we go to an all-you-can-eat buffet, our eyes are bigger than our stomach. With LTC protection, bigger than our budget. We want the best policy that will pay for everything we need for…
S6E18 My clients need me 25 years before they think they need me
I get so many calls from families trying to find caregiving support answers for their older parent or relative. They've reached a point where they are overwhelmed and need help providing for their…
S6E17 Please share this with someone you love
Many people inquire about LTC insurance and unfortunately get incorrect or incomplete information. This is why it's important to work with a LTC Planning Specialist, like me, who studies this…
S6E16 7.8 Million professional caregivers needed in next 25 years!
Providing care for a very sick, injured or elderly family member is hard! Especially without help. There are currently over 50 million family caregivers sacrificing their time, family, health and…
S6E15 Guest Interview: Jason Dutra shares Worksite LTC case study 4 employees
Jason Dutra with BuddyIns joins us this week to share a case study on worksite LTC benefits. There are companies that will offer guaranteed issue (no health questions) hybrid life/LTC plans to a…
S6E14 What is discussed in our first meeting?
Hello to all our new and returning listeners! Because we've had a large increase in listeners, I thought I'd share what we discuss during our initial consultation (which costs you only time). It's…
S6E13 Back to the Basics of Long Term Care
Because we have so many new listeners, we decided to get back to the basics of long term care and LTC insurance. The best starting point is to learn current and future costs of home care, assisted…
S6E12 2026 Resolution: Fund LTC plan without killing the budget
Happy New Year! Let's make 2026 the year we design and fund our LTC plan without destroying our budget. This week, Diane shares ways to pay for long term care insurance with alternatives to simply…
S6E11 A Christmas song from Paul & Diane Stoddart
We recorded "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" along with a few other classics about 15 years ago. My husband, Paul, is the guitar master, and I am playing flute. Please enjoy, and share with those you…
S6E10 Guest Interview:Jason Dutra BuddyIns - easy to add LTC at work
When discussing worksite LTC with employers, two question come up all the time - 1) How much work do I as an employer or HR director have to put in? 2) I heard LTC insurance is expensive. How much…
S6E9 I can't afford LTC & I'll never qualify for Medicaid
That title is an oxymoron. Truthfully, if you'll never qualify for Medicaid, that means you'll pay for all of your long term care needs yourself. In this week's episode we're sharing things you need…
S6E8 301% rate increase? What the...?
Diane received an email this week from a long time listener who received a notice of a 301% rate increase request from his LTC insurance company. This episode discusses the process of requesting and…
S6E7 Some of what I'm thankful for...
Thank you all who are listening to these podcasts and for the great feedback you've shared over the years. I can't believe we're in our sixth year already. I'm so thankful that these poscasts are…
S6E6 Guest Interview: Jason Dutra with BuddyIns discusses UNUM ceasing LTC sales in February 2026
This week, Jason and Diane discuss UNUM's February 2026 ceasing of LTC group and employer sales. How should employers and employess react to this decision? What are the next decisions that must be…
S6E5 Nov. is LTC Awareness Month & Family Caregiver Month - coincidence?
We need to recognize the contributions and sacrifices that family caregivers make to help those they love who can't provide for their own daily needs. The reason most people own LTC insurance is to…
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