What happens if one event quietly wipes out everything you’ve built?
In this episode of MasterPlan, we get into one of the least talked about — and most financially destructive — parts of life planning: long-term care.
Most people assume it’s something that happens “later” or that family will figure it out. But the reality is a lot more complicated — and a lot more expensive.
We talk through:
0:00 — The Question Nobody Asks
0:15 — Welcome + What This Episode Covers
0:45 — The “Nuclear Button” of Retirement
1:30 — Why Home Care Isn’t That Simple
2:10 — What Long-Term Care Actually Includes
3:00 — The Real Costs (2025 Numbers)
4:15 — Nursing Home Costs Explained
5:00 — Medicaid: The Backup Plan
6:00 — The Bigger Problem (System Capacity)
7:00 — Why Long-Term Care Insurance Is Failing
8:00 — What People Get Wrong
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