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All of us face the risk that we will not be able to live independently when we are older. There are many ways to handle the costs of this risk. A particular type of insurance that can help pay for these costs is called _______.
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Long-term care insurance. Long-term care insurance is a special form of insurance that covers the costs of care over many years.
2.
Why is it necessary to consider what inflation will do to your income?
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The effects of inflation will require that you use more money to maintain your current standard of living. If you want to keep up your current level of comfort, you will need to assess the impact of inflation on your nest egg.
3.
Social Security benefits are based on a number of things. Which of the following is NOT one of them?
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Your financial need. Financial need does not determine the benefits you get from Social Security. Your earnings and amount of time worked determine your benefits.
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Why would a 60-year-old feel more urgency about planning for retirement than a 20-year-old would?
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A 60-year-old has less time to build up a nest egg. This is what creates the sense of urgency.
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It is possible to have your employer add its own money to a retirement account.
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True. If you have a 401k plan, your employer might make contributions to it on your behalf. This is one reason 401k plans are so popular.