Medicaid Myths, IRMAA, & Proper Long-Term Care Preparedness (5/9/2026)

Jeremiah Bates and Alex Lundgren spent Mother's Day weekend tackling one of the biggest financial issues many families avoid until it's too late: long-term care and the cost of aging. The show opens with Brooke Baker and Jessica Young, Co-Founders of Legacy Navigation, breaking down how Medicaid actually works, what it really covers, and the biggest misconceptions families have around qualifying for benefits. The conversation covers in-home care, assisted living, memory care costs, spousal asset protection strategies, the five-year lookback rule, and why certain estate planning decisions can accidentally create Medicaid problems later on. Going into the second hour, Jeremiah and Alex pivot into another major planning blind spot: letting taxes dictate investment decisions. They discuss concentrated stock positions, large unrealized gains, rental property sales, 1031 exchanges, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, and why many investors hold onto assets longer than they should simply because they fear the tax consequences. Throughout the show, the bigger theme remains the same: most financial problems become significantly harder when planning is delayed. Whether it's long-term care, estate coordination, taxes, or investment decisions, this show focuses on why proactive planning matters before life forces the issue.   Listen, Watch, Subscribe, Ask! https://www.therealmoneypros.com Hosts: Jeremiah Bates & Alex Lundgren Guests:Brooke Baker, RN & Jessica Young, MSW Co-Founders of Legacy Navigation https://legacynavigate.com ————————————————————— Ataraxis PEO https://ataraxispeo.com Tree City Advisors of Apollon: https://www.treecityadvisors.com Apollon Wealth Management: https://apollonwealthmanagement.com/ —————————————————————