Cost of care
By staff Writer$3,008: National average monthly rate for a private room in an assisted living facility. $209: National average cost of a private room in a nursing home. $59: Average daily rate for adult day care. Average daily cost of a privat
June 13, 2008
Companies push for employee retirement investmentsAccording to Kiplinger Business Resource Center, a recent Hewitt survey finds a growing number of firms offering 401(k) plans are "automatically enrolling employees in the...
June 12, 2008
Close the sale1. Congratulate them. Be happy for them and show it. Focus on them, not you. They already know you're happy for yourself. 2. Endorse a positive future. The moment they buy, strengthen their decision by pointing to their future use of the product
June 11, 2008
Tax advantages: Now or later?While a Roth 401(k) and a regular 401(k) are essentially the same thing, according to Walter Updegrave, senior editor of Money Magazine, investors may find...
June 11, 2008
End of boomer era in officeUnited Press International brought up an interesting point recently on its Web site. If Barak Obama were to be elected U.S. president come November, then...
June 11, 2008
Economy looks better on paperAt a time like this, statements of optimism have us holding our breath. In his remarks to a Boston Fed conference in Massachusetts, Fed Chairman...
June 11, 2008
LTCI prices take 4 percent jump in 2008It's a natural tendency of consumers, especially in tough economic times, to put off planning for long term care, that being something they perceive they won't need for many years. And a slight but still quantifiable increase in overall
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