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After experiencing a long-term care event with my family, this article hits home with adjectives like unprepared and ill-informed. One point this article does not cover is the emotional impact on loved ones doing all they can to help. They suffer so that the one in need of assistance doesn't.

Having an informed discussion and creating a simple long-term care plan WILL make a difference with both the financial and emotional impact.

Long-Term Care Costs More Than Many Think And, No, Medicare Won’t Pay Two recent studies help explain how Americans think about the financial aspects of their long-term care needs, and why they are so poorly prepared.

Only 24% of Americans have a will. Are you one of them? Discover the importance of having a will.
https://blog.nationallife.com/why-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-matters-to-you/

Are you using your whole life insurance to its full potential?
https://www.mutualofomaha.com/advice/life-insurance/types-of-life-insurance/how-to-use-your-whole-life-insurance

Only 1/3 of Americans have created a will, but with these steps, making one doesn't have to be scary, hard, or expensive!

7 doable steps to help you create a will A list of assets and an executor are just two of the things you need to help you create a will. 

Is the Sandwich Generation ready for retirement?

Is the Sandwich Generation ready for retirement? New survey results show how financial priorities for the Sandwich Generation have shifted. Discover ideas to help manage competing demands and decrease stress.

Advisors: How are you helping your clients prepare for longer lives and retirements?
https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/blog/research-learning/articles/help-clients-prepare-for-longer-lives-and-retirements

Do you understand how life insurance riders work?

What is a life insurance rider and how does it work? Life insurance riders customize policies, offering extra coverage or benefits to meet individual needs.

Financial education is incredibly important, especially during turbulent times!

6 ways to help improve your financial literacy Here are six ways to boost your financial know-how and keep your knowledge base growing.

Could annuities and life insurance be the winning combo for reaching your retirement goals?

5 Advantages of Combining Annuities and Life Insurance for Retirement You can use both annuities and life insurance as part of your strategy, giving income during retirement and a death benefit after you die.

Advisors: Do your clients understand the tax advantages of long-term care insurance?
https://www.nationwide.com/financial-professionals/blog/planning-guidance/articles/tax-advantages-of%20long-term-care-insurance

Understanding compound interest can help you maximize savings growth!

What is compound interest Because various options exist, understanding how compound interest works could be helpful for choosing the right account to match your goals and maximize savings growth.

Over 90% of policyholders did not update their life insurance after major life changes. Reading up on life insurance literacy can help prevent you from making the same mistake!

The Life Insurance Knowledge Gap: What Americans Want To Know Explore key insights from a survey on life insurance, including common misconceptions, knowledge gaps, and areas where Americans seek more guidance.