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June 15th, 2026

Protect Your Family: The REAL Reason People Buy Long-Term Care Insurance #SelfFundedRetirement

What is the real reason people choose to get a long-term care plan? Many couples initially push off the conversation, claiming they are "self-insured." However, true insurance spreads risk across a large group, whereas "self-funded" simply means using your own hard-earned savings to foot the bill.

In this video, we dive into a real-world shift that many families experience. For couples like Tom and Susan, their perspective completely changed when Susan’s mother required unexpected care. Seeing firsthand the massive disruption and Caregiving toll it took on the Family made them realize that long-term care planning isn’t actually for you—it’s for them. Discover why securing a dedicated policy is the ultimate way to protect your children and spouse from a future crisis, even if you have the wealth to pay for it out of pocket.

🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
– What is the difference between self-insured and self-funded? You cannot truly be "self-insured" because insurance requires pooling risk with others. Being "self-funded" means you bear 100% of the risk and will have to use your personal assets and Retirement savings to cover expensive healthcare costs.

– Why do people change their minds about long-term care? Most people change their minds after witnessing a parent or relative go through a Health crisis. Experiencing the emotional and practical burden it places on adult children often drives individuals to ensure they never put their own kids through the same situation.

Questions? Email us at [email protected], call us at (919) 535-8261, or visit our website at https://cardinalguide.com/

Hans Scheil Hans “John” Scheil, CFP®

Hans “John” Scheil is the author of The Complete Cardinal Guide and has over 40 years of experience specializing in helping individuals at or near retirement. John’s insurance career began at the age of 18, when he sold insurance while attending college full time. His years in the insurance industry included positions as a Branch Manager, National Sales Director, and Senior Vice President for several nationally recognized insurance companies. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University (1980) and a Master of Science in Management from The American College (2007).

John resides in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife, Ronda, and dog, Ellie, and has two grown sons. He is involved locally with StepUp Ministries and the Alzheimer’s Association. John enjoys golf, traveling the world, and leadership.