How to Get Serious About Long Term Care Planning

Long-term care planning isn’t optional; it’s essential. In this episode, we uncover the true costs of long-term care, why so many families are caught off guard, and how asset-based long-term care insurance can safeguard both your wealth and your loved ones. Most people shrug off statistics like “70% of Americans over 65 will need care.” But when you picture your spouse writing $8,000 checks every month, or your kids leaving their jobs to become caregivers, the reality hits hard. That’s why this conversation isn’t about abstract numbers; it’s about real-life consequences, emotional strain, and financial security. What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why most people underestimate long-term care risk until it’s too late
• The shocking 2024 costs of nursing homes and in-home care (and why Medicare won’t save you)
• The hidden burden caregiving places on families financially and emotionally
• How asset-based LTC insurance outperforms traditional “use it or lose it” policies
• Practical steps to protect your retirement savings and keep your family from impossible choices

Chapter: 00:00: Intro & why long-term care planning matters 03:01: What long-term care really means 07:35: The rising costs of care 08:48: Self-insuring vs. insurance debate 12:16: The sandwich generation’s burden 16:29: Financial strains & hidden costs 21:00: Long-term care insurance product overview 24:40: Baseball analogy: planning for relief 27:26: Protecting family from impossible choices 27:54: Shoutout to fan follow of the week: Scott Kidd 28:50: How to connect with the Banking Bros for planning If you're ready to learn more about the Infinite Banking Concept (and put JDew to the financial advisory test), you've got to watch our full Save & Spend Presentation and then schedule your FREE call with us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link   If you're interested in the source material (we didn't come up with this!), we'd highly recommend that you get a hold of R. Nelson Nash's book: Becoming your Own Banker (5th Edition) https://amzn.to/2ZMw0h6   You can learn more about us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link   Follow and like us on FB, IG, and TIKTOK: https://www.facebook.com/cashcompound https://www.instagram.com/thebankingbros https://www.tiktok.com/@thebankingbros