This recent article in the New York Times is titled “A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care.” I really think there should be a question mark at the end of that title! The “new way” is selling your life insurance policy to a company.
A local support group member mentioned that this is what she was doing years ago; her husband had died, she has no children, and she thought this would be a good way to proceed. Though I have an MBA from Wharton, I’m afraid I am inept at managing my own finances. I advise you to speak with a certified financial planner or someone qualified before you take action based upon this newspaper article!
Here’s a link to the full article:
newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/10/09/a-new-way-to-pay-for-long-term-care/
The New Old Age: Caring and Coping
The New York Times
A New Way to Pay for Long-Term Care
By Paula Span
October 9, 2013, 1:36 pm
Robin