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Charity Spotlight for January/February

Charity Spotlight In December our agency lost a good friend, Joan’s Mom, Marie Schneider. We would like to remember Marie with a donation in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Delaware Valley Chapter. During the months of January and February, Spencer Insurance Agency will highlight the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter and for every referral […]

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Can you be forced to pay Mom or Dad’s Nursing Home Bill?

  This may not be as unlikely as you think!  A recent article in Forbes highlighted this issue.  To view the entire article goes to: http://www.forbes.com/sites/northwesternmutual/2014/02/03/who-will-pay-for-moms-or-dads-nursing-home-bill-filial-support-laws-and-long-term-care/. One of the byproducts of new medical technology is longer life expectancies.   In the past a stroke, heart attack or cancer may have killed us.  Now with new medical

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Do you know how to get your annual Social Security Statement?

  Many clients have asked me this question:  “In the past I received my Social Security statement by mail near my birthday. I have not received one recently, what happened?” The U.S. Social Security Administration no longer mails the statements.  You can still get your statement annually by creating an online account on “My Social

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Are you concerned about Long–Term Care? You should be!

According to Medicare, at least 70% of people over 65 will need long-term care services at some point.  You should start preparing  for Long Term Care while still in your 40s and 50s. Long–Term Care includes medical and non–medical care for people who have a chronic illness, disability or cognitive impairment. Non–medical care includes non-skilled

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I am preparing for retirement and downsizing. How does that affect my insurance?

  This is the time of year we start looking ahead and planning for the future.  We make resolutions and set goals. There are many items you need to evaluate as your prepare for retirement.  You need to review your auto and homeowner’s insurance to make sure you are taking advantage of all discounts and

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You’re NOT too young to plan NOW for long-term care

November is Long-Term Care Awareness Month.  Even the U.S. Congress has urged “the people of the United States to recognize (this) as an opportunity to learn more about the potential risks and costs … and the options available.”   We’re proud to support this important educational campaign.  Smart reasons to think about long-term care as part

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