Tag Archives: taxes

1. Turning Your Savings into Real Protection for Long Term Care

   by Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance specialist You’re a saver. You’ve saved diligently (something more people should do) and now you’ve got some money tucked away “just in case.” It’s your rainy day fund. It’s money … Continue

2. Senior Money: Deferred Annuities Part II, Immediate Annuities

   Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist at Clark Insurance We’re talking about “deferred annuities” this week, in a three part series. Here’s Part II: Immediate Annuities. We’ve talked about “deferred annuities,” which are tax-advantaged savings & … Continue

3. Senior Money: Part 1 Indexed Annuities

   Kerry Peabody, Long Term Care Insurance Specialist at Clark Insurance Let’s talk a little bit more about “deferred annuities” this week, in a three part series. Here’s Part I: Indexed Annuities. A deferred annuity is a tax-advantaged … Continue

4. Your Retirement Safety Net: LTC Insurance

   by Kerry Peabody, CLTC Congratulations, you’ve made it! Retirement is right around the corner, and you’re ready to breathe a big sigh of relief. You’ve saved wisely and made good investments… but now there’s one more thing … Continue

5. Long Term Care Insurance: some in Maine can self insure

   “Why can’t I just pay for my own long term care?” I get that question frequently, and the answer is: you can. Self-insuring, or simply deciding you’ve got enough money on hand to pay for your own … Continue

6. Property Tax Deferral May Be Available

   Is your town considering a property tax deferrment program for senior citizens? An Act to Protect Elderly Residents from Losing Their Homes Due to Taxes or Foreclosure became Maine law July 12. The 124th Legislature passed the bill … Continue

7. Shades of Gray, Part 1:Maine’s Aging Workforce Presents Challenges for Employers

   This article is reprinted with permission from MaineBiz. Derek Rice, author. First of four parts. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the current economic climate has created a number of unexpected challenges for employers, employees … Continue