Long-term care expert Bill Comfort reveals why most families skip long-term care planning and unpacks a game-changing new product you can actually buy after a loved one already needs care. Bill, Bryan, and Lindsay break down how the sicker you are the better the deal gets, how to fund care from your home or savings, and why emotion, not fear, drives the smartest planning decisions. If you are caring for aging parents or thinking about your own future, this conversation could save your family six figures and a lot of heartache. #longtermcare #caregiving #retirementplanning #annuities #estateplanning #agingparents

Mike Banner sits down with senior care advocate Suzanne Newman and long-term care expert Lindsay Friedman to expose how the aging and in-home care industry really works, from lead-selling placement schemes to the greed before need model quietly hurting families. You will learn why quality of care has slipped, how to protect your loved ones from predatory referral platforms, and smart ways to actually afford aging in place, including reverse mortgages and fractional home sales. Real talk that could save your family from a costly crisis decision. #SeniorCare #AgingInPlace #Caregivers #LongTermCare #ReverseMortgage #ElderCare

In this episode of 62 Who Knew, host Mike Banner talks with Colleen Cruz, Lindsay Friedman, and Brian Wally about how families can fund long term care without giving up the family home. You will learn why reverse mortgages and long term care insurance get so misunderstood, how to start these hard conversations before a crisis hits, and why something is better than nothing when you plan ahead. It is honest, warm advice on aging parents, caregiving, and protecting the people you love. #LongTermCare #ReverseMortgage #Caregiving #AgingParents #FinancialPlanning #RetirementPlanning

Long-term care insurance can protect families from financial strain, but owning a policy is only part of the solution. Dr. Stanna Martin joins Michael Banner and Lindsay Friedman to explain why claims are often difficult, how families can prepare, and what policyholders need to understand before care begins.

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DISCLAIMER: The 62WhoKnew Podcast discusses retirement planning, healthcare issues, long-term care, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-administered programs solely for the purpose of education and consumer awareness. We do not endorse political parties, candidates, legislation, or policy agendas. Any reference to government programs is strictly informational and is not political commentary. Our sole mission is to help Americans plan for a longer, healthier, more secure retirement.

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What happens if you live far longer than you ever planned for?

Michael Banner is joined by Curtis Estes, Bryan Walley, and Lindsay Friedman for a timely conversation about longevity, retirement planning, family finances, aging in place, and preparing for a longer, healthier life.

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DISCLAIMER: The 62WhoKnew Podcast discusses retirement planning, healthcare issues, long-term care, Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government-administered programs solely for the purpose of education and consumer awareness. We do not endorse political parties, candidates, legislation, or policy agendas. Any reference to government programs is strictly informational and is not political commentary. Our sole mission is to help Americans plan for a longer, healthier, more secure retirement.

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Long-term care decisions are easier when families plan before a crisis. Michael Banner, Lindsay Friedman, and Scott Moan discuss asset protection, properly funded trusts, funeral planning, Medicaid, caregiver compensation, and modern long-term care insurance. Learn why every family needs a coordinated plan, regardless of how much money they have saved.

Home ownership and home equity are not the same thing. In this episode of Sixty Two Who Knew, Mike Banner, Craig Korn, Bryan Walley, and Lindsay Friedman discuss why families need to rethink how housing wealth fits into retirement, long-term care, inheritance, and legacy planning before a crisis forces the conversation.

In this emotional episode of 62 Who Knew, Mike Banner sits down with Bryan Walley and Lindsay Friedman to talk about the real family impact of longer lifespans. From caregiving burnout to inheritance delays, home equity, long-term care planning, and end-of-life conversations, this episode focuses on the choices families need to make before a crisis forces them.

In this special 62WhoKnew Highlights episode, host Michael Banner revisits standout moments from 2026 so far, covering home equity strategies, long-term care planning, senior fraud, family communication, longevity, caregiving, and the financial realities of living longer.

In today’s real estate market, buyers and sellers need more than basic advice. Michael Banner sits down with Carlin Newman to talk about rising home costs, closing cost challenges, insurance pressure, down payment assistance, condo considerations, and how tools like AI and social media are changing the way real estate professionals do business.