Kia McCallister, director at America Saves, joined Cheddar News to talk about how families and individuals can prepare for retirement, and more specifically, for their long-term care needs. According to the 2022 Planning and Progress Study by Northwestern Mutual, Americans, on average, need at least $1 million to retire comfortably. McCallister talked about a number of affordable and accessible options that are currently available for aging seniors.
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