There was a time in America when a paid-off mortgage was considered the gold standard for financial security. Those who could afford a home mortgage – less than half of the adult population until the mid-1940s – were generally determined to pay those loans off as quickly as possible, partly for cultural reasons including a … Read more
It is human nature to avoid difficult discussions, especially when they involve the health and future of our loved ones. However, delaying these talks can inadvertently put your family at risk. Procrastination often leads to making high-stakes decisions during a crisis, when time is short and emotions run high, rather than in a calm environment. … Read more
You say you’re thinking of transferring ownership of your home to a family member while you’re still living? That can be an admirable thing to do – provided you take all the tax considerations into account. A poorly planned transfer of ownership can be costly, leaving your loved one with a potentially crippling tax burden. … Read more
Is your estate plan truly complete? Before you answer, you might want to take a look at this insightful article from Kiplinger that talks about elements of what the author considers a complete estate plan. The article was written last year by California attorney John Goralka, and we think it makes some solid, if somewhat … Read more
The old adage reminds us that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This sentiment is undeniably true in the arena of retirement planning. It helps explain a dismal statistic often cited by Rajiv Nagaich: while 90 percent of seniors hope to age in place, only about 30 percent actually live out their lives … Read more
It is often ironic how yesterday’s science fiction rapidly transforms into today’s science fact. Technology we once dismissed as too outlandish to be real is now part of our daily routine, ranging from personal computers and smartphones to autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence. The lesson for the modern era is clear: we should not be … Read more
The old adage reminds us that “those who fail to plan, plan to fail.” This sentiment is undeniably true in the arena of retirement planning. It helps explain a dismal statistic often cited by Rajiv Nagaich: while 90 percent of seniors hope to age in place, only about 30 percent actually live out their lives … Read more
It is no coincidence that “retirement” and “relocation” are frequently linked in our minds. Many seniors view this milestone as a chance to be truly footloose, finally choosing a home base that perfectly suits their lifestyle. Moving in retirement is a recurring theme on the Blog because the stakes are so high. For more essential … Read more
Aging in place is frequently viewed as the ultimate benchmark for a successful retirement. Most seniors find this perspective accurate because too many men and women are forced into institutional care against their wishes. As Rajiv Nagaich often emphasizes, proactive planning allows seniors to live happily in their chosen homes while receiving necessary care. However, … Read more
For seniors who cannot age in place or simply prefer not to, adult family homes offer a popular and intimate alternative. These privately run facilities, which often go by the name group homes, are typically situated within large single-family houses where roughly half a dozen residents share common living spaces. They provide a distinct, home-like … Read more
Will your plan for retirement lead to disaster if your health fails? Will you end up forced into institutional care, go broke paying for care, or become a burden on your family?
For millions of Americans, the answer is yes. This video explains why retirement turns into a nightmare for so many people and how completing this course can keep these nightmares from happening to you.
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Since the AgingOptions Radio Show first began airing in the Pacific Northwest in 2006, elder law attorney Rajiv Nagaich has been helping people answer some of life’s toughest questions. In this comprehensive anthology, drawn from thousands of hours of AgingOptions Radio Show broadcasts, listen to Rajiv Nagaich answer callers’ questions about retirement planning. His answers are packed with important nuggets of information that will help you create your own LifePlan for retirement. It’s a recording you’ll want to listen to again and again.
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As an elder law attorney, Rajiv Nagaich has spent more than two decades helping older adults and their family caregivers cope with retirement plan failure. Despite doing exactly what their trusted advisors had told them to do—enrolling in Medicare, saving plenty of money, buying long-term care insurance, and creating an estate plan—Rajiv's clients found themselves forced into institutional care, assets lost to unplanned care costs, and a burden to their families. In Your Retirement: Dream or Disaster, you will learn the shocking truth about why this happens—and what you can do to avoid it. This book is a must read if you want to avoid the hidden traps in retirement planning advice that turn life into a living nightmare for 70% of Americans.
What does it take to avoid the nursing home, avoid going broke and avoid burdening your family during your retirement years? That’s the question elder law attorney Rajiv Nagaich answers in Master Your Future, the groundbreaking program that has aired more than 1,500 times on public television stations nationwide. The Master Your Future Program DVD is a great a way to watch (and rewatch) Rajiv’s shocking revelations and piercing insights about the state of retirement planning in America. Drawing on his own family’s experience and that of thousands of clients during his 20+ years as an elder law attorney, Rajiv explains why traditional approaches fall short and shows how this failure results in 70% of American retirees being forced into institutional care. Rajiv then offers a surprisingly simple solution to create the retirement of your dreams.
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