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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2024 · 22 MIN

The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care Insurance

from Drilling It Down · host Wes Lyon

In this episode of Drilling It Down, Wes Lyon and Liam Fitzgerald discuss long-term care insurance. They delve into the history and evolution of long-term care insurance, highlighting key mistakes made by insurance companies such as underestimating policy duration and rising healthcare costs. They caution against buying long-term care insurance due to unsustainable financial models and the potential for high premium increases. The conversation touches on the complexities of surrendering policies, the importance of assessing the policy's value, and the need for transparency from insurance agents.Wes and Liam emphasize the need for individualized financial advice and suggest considering self-insurance or alternative investment options.If you're not already, subscribe to The McGill Advisory newsletter to keep up with all the articles mentioned in our episodes, as well as a plethora of other content. Use code Podcast20 for 20% off! Listen to our sister show, Next Gen DDS! An all-in-one resource for dental students, residents, and early career doctors, discussing both clinical and business aspects of dentistry, hosted by Wes Lyon and Dr. Scott Menaker.

In this episode of Drilling It Down, Wes Lyon and Liam Fitzgerald discuss long-term care insurance. They delve into the history and evolution of long-term care insurance, highlighting key mistakes made by insurance companies such as underestimating policy duration and rising healthcare costs. They caution against buying long-term care insurance due to unsustainable financial models and the potential for high premium increases. The conversation touches on the complexities of surrendering policies, the importance of assessing the policy's value, and the need for transparency from insurance agents.Wes and Liam emphasize the need for individualized financial advice and suggest considering self-insurance or alternative investment options.If you're not already, subscribe to The McGill Advisory newsletter to keep up with all the articles mentioned in our episodes, as well as a plethora of other content. Use code Podcast20 for 20% off! Listen to our sister show, Next Gen DDS! An all-in-one resource for dental students, residents, and early career doctors, discussing both clinical and business aspects of dentistry, hosted by Wes Lyon and Dr. Scott Menaker.

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