Tag: long-term care costs

Older couple looking concerned at a document and cellphone

I recently met with a 71-year-old retiree who relies on Social Security for a sizable share of her retirement spending. She’s concerned about recent news that the Social Security retirement trust fund will run out in 2032 – just six years from now. Having read the headlines, she is now worried she’ll lose much of…

Young doctor helping an older woman use a walker

Even the best-laid plans can go awry.  Individuals face many hurdles to adequate planning for retirement and, even when precautions are taken, they may be overwhelmed by a big enough shock.  In particular, large medical and long-term care spending shocks can devastate retirees’ hard-won finances…