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October 15, 2024

Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)

Ric Edelman - The Financial Implications of Alzheimer’s Disease (part 2)

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Long-term and health care costs for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias are projected to reach $360 billion in the Unites States this year. In part 2 of the interview with Investment Advisor and New York Times Bestselling author Ric Edelman, host Meryl Comer asks about the financial challenges faced by families dealing with Alzheimer’s. Listen to the advice Edleman has about long-term care insurance and mistakes individuals commonly make in planning for retirement. You won’t want to miss this informative episode of BrainStorm!

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