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Something BIG Could Be Missing from Your Retirement Plan

Congratulations! You've done a great job: You've saved, you've planned, you've checked your to-do list twice. And now, as you complete your last day on the job, it's finally time to retire and do all the things you've dreamed about for years.

You can see it all now: You and your loved one will travel to places you've never seen. You'll explore new hobbies, spend time with friends and family, stay healthy and active, and make the most out of every day for the next 20 or 30 years -- or more!

The only problem is, it may not play out exactly as you anticipated. There's a hidden threat lurking in the shadows that could devastate your plans. One day everything's OK. And then, it's not ...

What if you have an accident or a stroke with long-term debilitating effects? Or fall chronically ill with Parkinson's or another life-altering illness, and you need help with two or more activities of daily living, like bathing, eating, dressing, toileting, continence and transferring? estimate that 7 in 10 Americans age 65 or older will need some type of long-term care during their lifetime. That's 70%. Can you really ignore that risk?

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