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Q Life Settlements Archive
December 21, 2019
2 Costs That Can Upend Retirement Planning
Even the best retirement plans can be overturned by unexpected out of pocket costs during our golden years. Two of the biggest problems that can arise are an unplanned long term care need of the retiree, and providing for the unplanned care needs of a loved one. Recent studies shine some light on these challenging areas, and the results are startling.
December 9, 2019
Debt Levels On The Rise For Many Retirees
A remarkable survey completed by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) shows a troubling trend for retirees’ finances. According to their study, there has been a nearly 45% increase from 1992 to 2016 in the number of households in debt which are headed by an adult age 65 and older. In 1992, the percentage was 41.5% and jumped to 60% in 2016.