Should I Have Long-Term Care Insurance?

Should I Have Long-Term Care Insurance?

According to longtermcare.gov: Some average costs for long-term care in the United States (in 2010) were: $205 per day or $6,235 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home $229 per day or $6,965 per month for a private room in a nursing home $3,293 per...
How Much Life Insurance Should I Have?

How Much Life Insurance Should I Have?

Art and science are part of answering this question for yourself. One method is to ask yourself “What do I WANT to happen if I die right now?” Things that could come to mind include: Pay off the mortgage Provide “X” years of my income to my spouse Pay for college...
Do I Need Other Legal Documents Besides A Will?

Do I Need Other Legal Documents Besides A Will?

Along with your will there are other documents you might consider adding to your planning.  The two most common are Medical and Durable Powers of Attorney. What happens if you become incapacitated and cannot make medical or financial decisions?  Would there be an...
Do I Need a Will?

Do I Need a Will?

A quick internet search will bring up a long list of cases where someone died without a will leaving their family in turmoil. “But those articles are about rich people with a lot of money.” Not always. Almost everyone would benefit by having a will to maintain order...