Podcasts about LTC

Jason Dutra with BuddyIns joins us this week to share a case study on worksite LTC benefits. There are companies that will offer guaranteed issue (no health questions) hybrid life/LTC plans to a company with as few as 3 employees. Listen and learn if this is a tool you would like to offer, or that you would like your employer to offer. Then schedule an introductory meeting with me to discuss options for your company here If you'd like to learn more first, use this link to research at BuddyIns https://buddyins.com/worksite You can schedule a meeting with Jason by submitting a referral at the top right of the page. Please remember to request me as your specialist. I look forward to helping you protect those you care about most.

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Hello to all our new and returning listeners! Because we've had a large increase in listeners, I thought I'd share what we discuss during our initial consultation (which costs you only time). It's good for long time listeners to get a refresher as well. Our first meeting, via phone or Zoom and sometmes in person, is mostly educational. It's impossible to make a decision on something as important as preparing for futue extended care needs unless we understand what we are deciding. LTC insurance is not for everyone. It must fit in with the rest of your retirement plan in order to protect both your assets and your family. You can view current (2024) and projected costs of several types of care where you live here A 2025 update will be released in March, 2026. You can schedule a phone or zoom meeting with me here I look forward to meeting you and helping you to protect those you care about most.

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OIP's long-term care planning framework is a simple four-step process: Educate → Discover → Present Solutions → Execute. Scott and Bill emphasize that LTC (or “elder care/aging with dignity”) planning works best when it starts early and stays plan-first, not product-first—otherwise the conversation turns into a transaction. They also stress that “self-insuring” is still a plan, but many clients underestimate the non-financial consequences (family burden, caregiver strain, and messy dynamics) that show up when there's no proactive strategy.Evan explains how Waterlily makes these conversations easier and more personalized: a short client intake generates an individualized care timeline (likelihood, timing, duration, care hours, and zip-code-based costs) and helps clients visualize tradeoffs like family caregiving vs. paid professional care. The platform can also model funding approaches by importing policy PDFs (or illustrations) to simulate how benefits would actually pay during a client's predicted claim scenario, and it supports quoting/application workflows to reduce friction and improve execution. **This is the Optimized Advisor Podcast, where we focus on optimizing the wellbeing and best practices of insurance and financial professionals. Our objective is to help you optimize your life, optimize your profession, and learn from other optimized advisors. If you have questions or would like to be a featured guest, email us at optimizedadvisor@optimizedins.com Optimized Insurance Planning

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Because we have so many new listeners, we decided to get back to the basics of long term care and LTC insurance. The best starting point is to learn current and future costs of home care, assisted living, and nursing home care. Use the cost of care website to find costs where you live at https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care Once we understand the risk we're up against if we suffer from dementia, a stroke or a severe car accident (for example), we need to decide where we would want to live when help is needed to get through our days. We need to consider who we want to have helping us, and we need to decide how we're going to pay for this care. Listen and learn how different types of insurance plans decide when and how claims are approved or declined. Learn which kinds of plans can be tax deductible and which can be paid using HSA funds. Get your current policies and proposals out and schedule time with me to evaluate them and learn if they best meet your needs. Schedule a phone or Zoom meeting here

With US stocks at record valuations, we will analyze the case for Emerging Markets (EM) as the contrarian "value play" of 2026, driven by a potentially weaker dollar.Today's Stocks & Topics: Bright Horizons Family Solutions Inc. (BFAM), Market Wrap, Celestica Inc. (CLS), Micron Technology, Inc. (MU), Dollar General Corporation (DG), Saving for Retirement, “Emerging Markets: The 2026 Value Play?”, Leggett & Platt, Incorporated (LEG), Somnigroup International Inc. (SGI), LTC Properties, Inc. (LTC), Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. (SBRA), Earnings Season, Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX), Global Partners LP (GLP), Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Shares (VOE), Copper.Our Sponsors:* Check out ClickUp and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://www.clickup.com* Check out Invest529: https://www.invest529.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Get my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourselfDownload my new special report - How to Use Inflation to Your Advantage - www.bronsonequity.com/inflationIn this episode of the Mailbox Money Show, Bronson uncovers the high-reward world of land development with Brandon Cobb. They break down the two-phase process: land entitlement (securing approvals for forced appreciation) and horizontal development (infrastructure like roads and utilities for ready-to-build lots). Brandon reveals how to mitigate risks via pre-sold contracts with national builders (e.g., Lennar, D.R. Horton), structure deals with 18% preferred returns and 65% LTC debt, and capitalize on current market freezes. From Tennessee's cyclical opportunities to biohacking for peak performance (cold plunges, green smoothies, sleep optimization), discover why development offers multiple exits and legacy-building potential—perfect for diversifying beyond multifamily amid rising rates.Brandon Cobb is the CEO of HBG Capital, a real estate development and investment firm specializing in single-family residential projects. With a background in homebuilding, he now focuses on land entitlement and horizontal development, creating shovel-ready lots for major builders.00:42 - Guest Intro: Brandon Cobb01:41 - Real Estate Cycles: Sector Shifts for Optimal Returns02:29 - Phase 1: Land Entitlement for Forced Appreciation03:11 - Phase 2: Horizontal Development (Roads & Utilities)03:36 - Niche: Single-Family Lots for Builders Like Lennar04:54 - Current Focus: Pre-Sold Entitlements in Slow Markets05:38 - Structure: 18% Pref Return, 100% Equity Plays07:16 - Risk Mitigation: Builder Deposits & Double Closes09:04 - Financing: 65% LTC Debt, Builder Funds as Equity10:45 - Land Banking: Hold for Surrounding Development Gains14:26 - Timelines: 15 Months Entitlement, 1-Year Development15:36 - Market Evolution: Post-2022 Freeze to Builder Opportunities19:57 - Advantages: 3 Exits, Low Saturation in Development21:10 - Biohacking: Wealth for Full Life Enjoyment21:33 - Green Smoothies: Organic Daily Digestion Boost22:48 - Cold Plunge: Fog Buster & Recovery Enhancer24:37 - Sleep Optimization: Whoop Tracking for Foundation27:12 - Blood Tests + ChatGPT: Personalized Performance Tweaks29:36 - ResourcesCONNECT WITH THE GUESTLand Development 101: learnlanddevelopment.comJoin the Waitlist: hbgcapital.net/waitlistWebsite and E-book: hbgcapital.net#LandDevelopment#RealEstateEntitlement#HorizontalConstruction#Biohacking#ForcedAppreciation#InvestorRiskMitigation#SleepOptimization

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Jim and Chris are joined by Jake to discuss listener questions on SSA-44 and IRMAA surcharges, inherited IRA spousal rollover rules, long-term care insurance benefit caps, and ACA tax credits. (4:45) George asks whether an unexpected W-2 stock option payout in 2025 could support filing SSA-44 to reduce 2027 IRMAA surcharges, especially if he stops consulting income afterward. (12:00) A listener asks whether SSA-44 can be used retroactively to request a refund of 2025 IRMAA surcharges after a job loss pushed MAGI below the threshold. (18:15) Georgette asks whether she can take withdrawals from her deceased spouse's inherited IRA without penalty and still later move the remaining balance into her own IRA. (28:00) The guys address why long-term care insurance policies often have a lifetime benefit cap and whether benefits can run out during an extended care event. (46:45) Chris and Jake cover whether long-term capital gains count toward the modified adjusted gross income used for ACA tax credits and can affect eligibility. The post IRMAA, Inherited IRA, LTC, ACA Tax Credits: Q&A #2602 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

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Happy New Year! Let's make 2026 the year we design and fund our LTC plan without destroying our budget. This week, Diane shares ways to pay for long term care insurance with alternatives to simply using income to fund it. Listen and learn how to reduce the impact on the budget while preparing for that day when we do become more dependent on other people to help us get through our days. We're making sure to afford a plan today AND afford to provide for our needs then. Schedule a phone or zoom meeting to discover unique and creative ways to prepare for your family's tomorrow here If there is a topic you'd like me to discuss this year, email me here

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk Douglas Tuman has a conversation with Omar Espejel, a StarkNet Foundation developer building trustless atomic swaps between Monero and StarkNet, aimed at providing decentralized on- and off-ramps amid widespread exchange delistings. Omar explains his background in the StarkNet ecosystem, his alignment with Monero's privacy-first values, and a personal experience that led him to prioritize financial privacy. The discussion focuses on a new atomic swap design enabled by StarkNet's recent move to BLAKE2s hashing, allowing low-cost, peer-to-peer swaps where cryptographic guarantees ensure either both parties succeed or both fail. By leveraging audited, open-source code from the Monero community (notably Serai and Commit Network), the project allows Monero users to access broader liquidity and Ethereum DeFi without wrapped assets or trusted bridges. Omar outlines StarkNet's evolving privacy roadmap, and his intention to present the work at Monero Topia, as part of a broader resurgence in privacy-focused crypto infrastructure. TIMESTAMPS: Coming soon! GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/espejelomar Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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有失能失智照顧需要，請撥打1966長照專線，或洽長照專區網站(衛生福利部 廣告)https://1966.gov.tw/LTC/mp-207.html —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 【98有聲書房】開張，訂閱收藏News98精選有聲書：https://apple.co/44KcuRo 主持人：阮慕驊 來賓：摩爾投顧分析師 謝晨彥 主題：2026台積電劍指2千 台股上3萬3 ？ 節目時間：週一至週五 5:00pm-7:00pm 本集播出日期：2025.12.19 此集影片YouTube連結 https://youtube.com/live/T3WVfyyb4PM

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有失能失智照顧需要，請撥打1966長照專線，或洽長照專區網站(衛生福利部 廣告)https://1966.gov.tw/LTC/mp-207.html —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— 【想看影片版？直接點這裡看更多！YouTube：https://youtu.be/bxatXozql8Q】 在桃園市龜山區，有一家亮羽洗衣廠，特別的是這裡的員工，長年來都是雇用身心障礙者，他們原本都是找工作時被「退貨」的那一群，卻在這裡學到一技之長，還可以賺錢改善家裡的環境。 亮羽洗衣廠創辦人劉月廷原是身心障礙協會的就業輔導員，因不忍身障者屢屢碰壁，豪氣地決定自己開一間工廠給他們工作機會。然而，她聘用的員工中各種障別都有，像是水腦症、半身癱瘓和重度聽語障礙等等，光是訓練就比一般員工來得費心，但她善用職務再設計，打造身障友善職場環境，而且堅持採用環境友善的洗衣方式，不使用會破壞生態的化學洗衣劑、採用pH7的中性洗衣劑及酵素洗衣粉，並以陽光日曬代替耗電量大的烘衣機。 最令人佩服的是，劉月廷曾經為了協助員工債務問題，被黑道找上門，她也說過：「從年輕時我就開始就許下諾言，我沒有退休的那一天，除非是斷氣那一天。」對她來說，翻轉社會對身心障礙者的負面印象，讓他們有個安身立命的地方，就是最大的心願。 本集金句： 如果你有機會到我的工廠去，你就會看到說，你從進門開始，不管是我們要吊衣服的架子也好，不管是桌面也好，不管是燙衣服、洗衣服，所有的一切都是職務再設計過，設計到符合他們（身障者）的需求。 #劉月廷 #亮羽洗衣廠 #亮翌洗衣庇護工場 #公益 #身心障礙 #弱勢家庭 亮翌洗衣庇護工場 https://www.lyceaw.com/ @亮翌洗衣庇護工場 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064104552739 #寶島聯播網 #寶島有意思 ---寶島有意思 準時放送--- 19：00~~~> 北部-寶島新聲 FM98.5 嘉義-嘉義之音FM91.3 高雄-主人電台FM96.9 21：00~~~> 中部-大千電台 FM99.1 ---------- 寶島有意思》挖掘台灣有意思的在地人、事、物。 寶島聯播網》以「本土電台」為品牌定位，用心傳承台灣在地文化，傳遞台語流行音樂之美。https://www.baodaoradio.com.tw/ 寶島好康商城》堅持提供高品質、安心、實惠的好康產品。https://www.bodogo.com.tw/ 加入會員，支持節目： https://clw4248xv113d01wg7s4h2xnr.firstory.io/join 留言告訴我你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/clw4248xv113d01wg7s4h2xnr/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

有失能失智照顧需要，請撥打1966長照專線，或洽長照專區網站(衛生福利部 廣告)https://1966.gov.tw/LTC/mp-207.html —— 以上為播客煮與 Firstory Podcast 廣告 —— LINION說他做了一件很「笨」的事情，在單曲當道的串流時代，他選擇持續發專輯，轉眼間在我的錄音室，我們已經在談論第四張作品《自己自己》。如同過去他抗拒音樂人的隨興創作，堅持要把創作作為日常習慣養成，這回LINION對發專輯的感觸是，「一個一直狂出單曲的人，他突然去做一張專輯，是會很吃力的。」但做專輯，能使創作者學習如何完整地表達概念，講出一個更簡單的故事。 這次的故事就非常簡單，他說他完全沒有要管其他人覺得怎麼樣，「我好像就是想把這些作品完成，好好唱他，做一些小突破，就這樣。」《自己自己》提到的不是把房門關緊待在家，更像是在任何一個地點，都能夠產生屬於自己的舒適圈，自在一點，「這張專輯的初衷，就是要讓大家聽了可以休息、恢復。」這樣的舒適從配器與編曲、從唱法傳遞，LINION都實踐了非常顯著的差異。所以我說，聽感上非常像是你獲得了一位跟你並肩散步的朋友，你們不是坐著吃飯，心想著沒話聊就乾掉，而是走路時有一搭沒一搭地聊天，有時候跟著唱和，有時候給自己靜默思考的時間，不用快、沒有人趕你，就自在地跟著聽感起伏移動。 問他會不會擔心聽眾覺得跟過去的作品風格不一樣？LINION倒是非常肯定地說，既然過去的作品還在，聽眾想聽，隨時歡迎點擊舊作，但他本人對LINION這個名字的期待，本來就是來做更多、更新鮮的事情，「你會聽，你就會留下。」就像他今年首度擔任金音創作獎評審最大的心得，變數這麼多，創作者光是把作品誕生，就可以自己頒獎給自己了。一個創作者從聽眾期待中解放，大概也是LINION這些年在生活中實踐並延續到創作、甚至專輯概念的鬆綁哲學，「因為我找到了自己的節奏、找到了我的peace，我可以自己自己，我也想要把這份東西帶回我的生活，分享給需要休息的人。」想不到吧，水瓶座也能如此邏輯一致，喜歡。 「但你要準備好自己自己，再來聽！」找到自己聲音、再將其如實發出，這麼重要的事情，當然也可以chill chill的，如此迷人！ ＊請我跟製作人喝杯咖啡嘛 https://open.firstory.me/join/yssnake ＊上APPLE PODCAST留言、五顆星、訂閱、分享，幫助節目成長 https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1556171036 ＊任何合作、邀約、敲碗來賓、告白來賓、留言鼓勵，都歡迎寄信到： snakeforpodcast@gmail.com ＊我的粉絲專頁 Facebook＠內克（吳宇軒）｜https://www.facebook.com/HereComesDJSnake Instagram＠內克｜https://www.instagram.com/yssnake/ Instagram＠告白那一刻｜https://www.instagram.com/telsnake/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, David Burkett, creator of Litecoin's MimbleWimble Extension Block (MWEB) and developer of Grin++, discusses cryptocurrency privacy technologies with host Douglas Tuman. He shares his journey from early Bitcoin interest to becoming more coin-agnostic due to Bitcoin's scalability and privacy limitations. Burkett explains how MWEB provides basic privacy features, such as hidden transaction amounts and no address reuse, but clarifies that it doesn't offer the same unlinkability as Monero. He also discusses MWEB's extension block structure, adoption challenges, and the future of privacy coins, including potential atomic swaps between MWEB and Monero. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:21) Show intro & welcoming guest David Burkett (00:02:11) David Burkett background: MimbleWimble, Grin++, Litecoin MWEB (00:06:10) MimbleWimble basics & cryptography accessibility (00:07:11) Motivation: scalable privacy & Bitcoin's transparency problem (00:09:41) Bitcoin pseudonymity, Silk Road era & privacy realities (00:11:30) From Bitcoin maximalism to coin-agnostic tech focus (00:13:08) Exciting privacy developments: full-chain membership proofs (00:16:56) Litecoin MWEB privacy model vs Monero (00:21:04) Network-level surveillance risks explained (00:23:06) Zcash vs Monero vs Litecoin privacy comparisons (00:25:23) Can Litecoin become more private in the future? (00:30:11) Litecoin MWEB usability & real-world marketplace potential (00:34:18) Extension blocks explained (core MWEB architecture) (00:37:48) Future possibilities: atomic swaps, second layers, assets (00:40:11) MWEB adoption stats & transaction volume reality (00:44:44) Importance of merchant & exchange MWEB support (00:47:17) Litecoin's value proposition vs Monero & Zcash (00:51:20) Quantum resistance concerns (or lack thereof) (00:53:08) Where to find David Burkett & closing remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/davidburkett38 Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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Chris's SummaryJim and I discuss secure income as we review a Yahoo Finance article for middle-class retirees. We use it to highlight longevity considerations and the differences between guaranteed income approaches and traditional safe withdrawal rate or Monte Carlo methods. We also cover where spending-segmented planning and hybrid long-term-care annuities might fit in. Jim's “Pithy” SummaryChris and I discuss an article titled “How Middle-Class Retirees Can Make Their Money Last 25 Years or Longer” to get into the parts of retirement planning that actually matter when you may be retired for far longer than the industry tends to model. The article leaves out the realities of aging, the changing ability to manage complex finances, and the specific expenses that follow you for life, which lets me lay out why the Minimum Dignity Floor needs to be treated differently from everything else rather than blended into one big withdrawal strategy that assumes stability where none exists. I talk through why I push back so hard on traditional safe withdrawal rate thinking, especially the notion that retirees should simply trim spending whenever markets dip. I know you’ve probably heard me say it before – that approach ignores the reality many retirees face by not addressing what people cannot reduce and overstating what they can. It also glosses over how income behaves differently depending on its source, why some streams ratchet upward while others swing unpredictably, and how risk pooling creates stability that a portfolio alone cannot. The gaps in the article also give room to dig into long-term care, including why certain tax-driven situations make hybrid LTC annuities funded by non-qualified contracts worth considering. And underlying all of this is the point that the goal is not to react to markets for decades on end—it is to build a structure that supports the life you want to live. That is where secure income becomes essential. Show Notes: Yahoo Finance Article The post The Importance of Secure Income for Retirement: EDU #2550 appeared first on The Retirement and IRA Show.

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman speaks with Paul Puey of Edge Wallet about privacy in cryptocurrency. Paul shares his journey from Dogecoin to Bitcoin, recognizing Bitcoin's privacy issues early on, which led to his support for Monero. He discusses the rise of "privacy season," attributing increased interest in privacy coins to dissatisfaction with Bitcoin's lack of privacy. Paul also explains Edge Wallet's integration of Monero in 2018 and contrasts Monero's mandatory privacy with Zcash's optional model. The conversation covers usability challenges with Monero, such as transaction finality, and touches on the need for better point-of-sale solutions to drive crypto adoption. Paul also highlights Edge Wallet's new integration of XANO for private Bitcoin transactions and discusses the potential impact of macroeconomic trends on the crypto market, especially privacy coins. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00:58) – Privacy Season is Here (00:04:00) – Using Monero in Daily Life (00:06:40) – Edge Wallet's Role in the Monero Community (00:08:00) – Early Edge Integration of Monero (00:13:45) – Bitcoin Privacy vs. Monero Privacy (00:16:20) – Zcash's Early Usability Issues (00:18:30) – Monero vs Zcash: Philosophy & UX (00:23:50) – Proof-of-Stake Debate (00:26:50) – Zuko Conversation & Community Dynamics (00:31:00) – FCMP: The Future of Monero Privacy (00:33:10) – Light Wallet Servers Get Major Privacy Boost (00:35:50) – Biggest Monero Hard Fork Ever (00:47:30) – Best Coins for Payments (01:10:25) – Privacy Season Outlook (01:14:05) – Monero as the Ultimate Hedge (01:16:10) – Final Wrap-Up GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/paullinator Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Diane received an email this week from a long time listener who received a notice of a 301% rate increase request from his LTC insurance company. This episode discusses the process of requesting and seeking approval for rate increases. This process is heavily regulated from multiple angles. It's definitely not a random insurance company tactic to create more profit or to force policy holders to cancel their policies. I know it seems like it sometimes. Rate increases cause a lot of headache and extra work and payroll expense to the insurance companies as well. They don't want to have to increase rates. I was going to post the link to the court decision here, but the header on the document says I can't. If you want to find it yourself, look up "New Jersey court prevents LTC rate increase". You'll find it. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) consists of Commissioners from all 50 states. They have a Rate Stability Rule you can read about here If you really like reading about this stuff, the American Association of Actuaries Compliance Guide can be found here Let's find time to have a converstion and determne if and wht kind of and amount of benefits can help your family when that need shows up. Schedule here

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Any donation is greatly appreciated! 47e6GvjL4in5Zy5vVHMb9PQtGXQAcFvWSCQn2fuwDYZoZRk3oFjefr51WBNDGG9EjF1YDavg7pwGDFSAVWC5K42CBcLLv5U OR DONATE HERE: https://www.monerotalk.live/donate TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, Douglas Tuman chats with Joel Valenzuela, a blockchain advocate and business development professional for Dash, about the renewed interest in privacy coins, or what they call "privacy season." They dive into the roles of Monero and Zcash, noting Zcash's recent price jump and how it has reignited tribal debates. Joel argues that Zcash is now a stronger hedge for Monero than Bitcoin, given their differing approaches to privacy and governance. The conversation also touches on how holding multiple crypto assets shapes market psychology, contrasts Monero's strict "private by default" model with Zcash's more exchange-friendly design, and explores the shifting exchange landscape with platforms relisting privacy coins. They discuss upcoming technical upgrades, including Zcash's Tachyon and Monero's FCMP++, and highlight how Litecoin leads non-Bitcoin payment volume while Monero dominates privacy-by-default transactions. The episode wraps up with price predictions for Monero and Zcash, along with a focus on the importance of real-world adoption, such as using Monero for everyday purchases. TIMESTAMPS: (00:01:20) – Privacy season and community optimism (00:06:57) – Discussion on Monero “Street price” and centralized exchange impact (00:09:29) – Legal and regulatory climate for crypto: coin listings, Trump, pardons (00:15:43) – Zcash's institutional lobbying advantage vs. Monero's grassroots approach (00:25:03) – ETFs as potential co-optation vectors; Monero as “last crypto standing” (00:31:07) – Zcash roadmap, proof of work debate, shielded address adoption vs. transparent (00:45:15) – Exchange relistings (Dash, Korea/Japan); changing regulatory risk (00:53:30) – Hope for Monero relistings?; Sarai DEX, THORChain, and Maya Protocol (01:01:27) – Litecoin's MimbleWimble (MWEB); "Privacy Season" outlook (01:11:10) – Ranking private coins by real usage: Monero #1, then Zcash vs. Dash? (01:13:19) – Price speculation: Monero, Zcash, Dash, Firo, Ycash predictions (01:22:40) – Closing remarks GUEST LINKS: https://x.com/TheDesertLynx Purchase Cafe & tip the farmers w/ XMR! https://gratuitas.org/ SPONSORS: Cakewallet.com, the first open-source Monero wallet for iOS. You can even exchange between XMR, BTC, LTC & more in the app! Monero.com by Cake Wallet - ONLY Monero wallet (https://monero.com/) StealthEX, an instant exchange. Go to (https://stealthex.io) to instantly exchange between Monero and 450 plus assets, w/o having to create an account or register & with no limits. WEBSITE: https://www.monerotopia.com CONTACT: monerotalk@protonmail.com ODYSEE: https://odysee.com/@MoneroTalk:8 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/monerotalk FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoneroTalk HOST: https://twitter.com/douglastuman INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monerotalk TELEGRAM: https://t.me/monerotopia MATRIX: https://matrix.to/#/%23monerotopia%3Amonero.social MASTODON: @Monerotalk@mastodon.social MONERO.TOWN: https://monero.town/u/monerotalkAny donation is greatly appreciated!Any donation is greatly appreciated!

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This episode opens with a warning to younger investors who take TikTok advice over historical perspective, especially around claiming Social Security early. Don and Tom walk through the guaranteed 8%+inflation benefit increase from delaying, why “take it at 62 and invest it” collapses under market reality, and how fear is driving a surge in early claims. They pivot to Bitcoin's sharp drop and why crypto speculation is driven by greed, not protection, before teasing Don's upcoming crypto short story. Listener questions cover bad long-term-care/annuity hybrids, overcomplicated “bucket” strategies, responsible portfolio risk, and finally a breakdown of two expensive high-volatility mutual funds—both easily beaten by low-cost index alternatives. 0:04 Message to younger investors about lacking market perspective 1:19 Why TikTok advice on claiming Social Security early is flawed 2:17 The real 8%+inflation annual increase from delaying benefits 2:27 The “take it at 62 and invest it” myth 3:47 Tom recounts Paul Merriman calling his allocation aggressive 4:49 Rising panic-driven Social Security filings 5:21 Don's 69 vs. 70 claiming decision 6:11 Survivor benefit logic many forget 7:42 Imagining a sudden 30% crash—except it's Bitcoin 8:29 Bitcoin's drop from 124K to mid-80s, plus MicroStrategy leverage 9:58 Crypto culture, crypto research, and Don's upcoming story 10:58 Crypto as a greed play, not protection 12:37 Emotions sabotage investing; the plan removes them 13:51 Why risk needs to match the plan, not ego 15:24 Crypto story teaser + Short Storyverses email plug 16:31 Listener question: NY Life Asset Flex LTC pitch 17:49 Why hybrid LTC/annuity products are weak and commission-heavy 19:47 “Bucket” confusion and the need for purpose 21:30 Caller Eugene: $250K “play money” 23:43 Reality check: could you watch $250K drop to $125K? 24:06 Why timing dips doesn't work 25:20 Better uses for excess cash in your 70s 27:08 Tom: time for full planning review at age 77 28:38 Fund analysis: Morgan Stanley Growth A 29:25 Fund analysis: Invesco Equity & Income A 30:30 Why moving to low-cost Vanguard indexes is the logical move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices