The term “self-insuring” is a pet peeve of mine. It is a term that I find particularly annoying every time I hear it. Why? It’s a misnomer. And misleading. There is no such thing as self-insuring. One of the principles of modern insurance is pooling funds from the many to pay for the losses of
It’s time to get back to the basics! Do you know what long-term care is and your risk of needing it?
Planning for long-term care (LTC) is about dealing with the reality of needing assistance as we age. We’ll be the first to acknowledge this is not a fun conversation. But ignoring information to avoid the reality of needing long-term care is not a solution.
