Retirement Planning Strategies - July 2017

Be Prepared for Everything The Rising Cost of Long-Term Care

the potential cost of long-term care makes a huge difference. When you’re healthy, it’s easy to overlook the fact that you could, one day, become ill or incapacitated. Not considering the possibility at all, though, can wreak havoc on your savings.

are best made early and thoroughly. The last thing you want is to be forced to rush such an important and expensive decision. You may also want to factor asset protection into your long-term care plan. Diversifying your retirement assets will leave you less reliant on the volatility of the market and may offer you the best chance of meeting your financial retirement goals. There are a number of ways to protect assets from contributing to long-term care payments, and exploring your options thoroughly will give you security and comfort. If you are considering long-term care insurance, we can help you set up the plan that makes the most sense for you and your family. You don’t want illness to jeopardize all of the work you’ve done earning and saving money, and sound planning is the best way to avoid this fate.

ACCORDING TO GENWORTH FINANCIAL, one of the leading long-term care insurance providers, the cost of long-term care has risen steadily over the past 13 years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Most people associate the phrase “long-term care” with nursing homes, but there are actually a wide variety of care options. When planning for the future, factoring in

You may want to plan ahead for these potential expenses, especially considering you would have to reduce your financial means before Medicaid will pay for long- term care. Neither your employer group health insurance nor major medical insurance will cover long-term care, either. Decisions regarding this type of coverage

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SIMPLE SUMMER BROWN BUTTER AND CORN PASTA

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There are a lot more ways to enjoy fresh summer corn than just on the cob. Try this simple, delicious pasta dish and up your summer game!

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Recipe inspired by goodhousekeeping.com.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 4 medium ears corn • 1 pound pasta • 6 tablespoons butter

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¼ cup packed fresh basil leaves

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DIRECTIONS:

to medium, add corn, and cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. 3. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add corn mixture, Parmesan, basil, and reserved cooking water. Stir until combined and adjust seasonings as needed. Enjoy!

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut kernels off ears of corn; set aside. 2. Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve ¼ cup cooking water. While pasta cooks, melt butter on medium-high in 3-quart saucepan. Cook 3-4 minutes, swirling frequently, until browned and very fragrant. Reduce heat

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