Retirement Readiness: Insurance, Medicare, and Estate Planning (Ep. 6)

As you reach the final decade before retirement, protecting your health, income, and legacy becomes a top priority. Rose Price CFP®, AIF®, and Chris Mellone CFA, CFP®, AIF®, dive into the "protection equation," helping you evaluate which safety nets are still necessary and which are simply hidden expenses. From the evolution of long-term care to navigating the complexities of Medicare and trusts, learn how to shield your plan from unexpected derailments. Key Topics:Life & Disability Insurance Audit: Why the need for high-premium whole life or group term policies often diminishes as you pay down debt, and how to determine if your disability coverage is capped too low for your peak earning years.Long-Term Care & Hybrid Policies: A deep dive into modern "asset-based" or hybrid LTC policies that offer a multiplier for care but return your money to your family if never used.Medicare & Estate Planning Essentials: Strategies for bridging the healthcare gap if you retire before 65, navigating IRMAA premium surcharges, and why your financial advisor and estate attorney must coordinate on trust titling and beneficiary rules.Visit vlpfa.com to download resources or schedule a complimentary consultation to begin your personalized Retirement Readiness Journey.Schedule a complimentary consultation: https://www.vlpfa.com/contact-usSecurities offered through Cetera Wealth Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment advisor. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. The views stated in this material are not necessarily the opinion of Cetera Wealth Services LLC and should not be construed directly or indirectly as an offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein. Hosted by Rose Price, CFP®, AIF®, Partner, Financial Advisor and Chris Mellone, CFA, CFP®, AIF® Partner, Financial Advisor; VLP Financial Advisors, 8391 Old Courthouse Rd, Suite 203; Vienna, VA 22182. 703-356-4360.