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intransitive verb

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1592, in the meaning defined at sense 2

1575, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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jaunt Definition

a short excursion or journey for pleasure.

Using jaunt: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jaunt" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

We took a jaunt to the beach for the day.

He went on a jaunt through the countryside.

She enjoyed a jaunt around the city on her bike.

jaunt Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jaunt, idioms using jaunt, take a hike.

go away; leave

I don't want to hear your complaints anymore. Just take a hike!

hit the road

to begin a journey or leave a place

It's getting late, so we should hit the road if we want to make it to the next town before dark.

constantly busy or active

She's always on the go, running from one meeting to the next.

Phrases with jaunt

an instance of driving a car or other vehicle in a reckless and exciting way, especially for enjoyment.

They took the car out for a joyride, speeding down the highway with the music blasting.

a journey or excursion completed in one day

We decided to take a day trip to the mountains and enjoy the scenery.

a long journey made on the road, typically in a car

They planned a road trip across the country, stopping at various landmarks along the way.

Origins of jaunt

from Middle French 'jante', meaning 'a horse's gait'

Summary: jaunt in Brief

The term 'jaunt' [dʒɔːnt] refers to a short journey or excursion taken for pleasure. It can be a day trip or a road trip, and is often associated with leisure activities such as sightseeing or hiking. Phrases like 'joyride' and 'road trip' are related to 'jaunt,' while idioms like 'take a hike' and 'hit the road' express the idea of leaving or beginning a journey.

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Dictionary definition of jaunt

A short trip or excursion, usually for pleasure or leisure, often implying a sense of casualness or informality. "The romantic jaunt to the city was the perfect getaway for the couple."

Detailed meaning of jaunt

The term is often used to describe a quick trip or outing that is taken for fun, rather than for a specific purpose. For example, a weekend jaunt to the countryside, or a day jaunt to a nearby city. A jaunt can also imply a sense of adventure or spontaneity, as it suggests a trip that is taken on a whim or without much planning. The term is often used in contrast to a more formal or structured trip, such as a vacation or business trip. Jaunt also implies a sense of brevity, it's a short and usually pleasant trip, usually it's not a long term commitment. In general, a jaunt is a short and casual trip, usually taken for pleasure or leisure, that implies a sense of adventure and spontaneity.

Example sentences of jaunt

1. We took a leisurely jaunt through the picturesque countryside. 2. The couple embarked on a romantic jaunt along the coastline. 3. The weekend jaunt to the mountains was filled with breathtaking views. 4. She went on a solo jaunt to explore the bustling city streets. 5. The group organized a spontaneous jaunt to a nearby vineyard. 6. The family enjoyed a refreshing jaunt through the lush forest trails.

History and etymology of jaunt

The noun 'jaunt' has its etymological roots in the Middle French word 'jent,' which meant 'a day's journey' or 'a day's work.' This Middle French term, in turn, can be traced back to the Old French word 'journée,' meaning 'day' and, by extension, 'a day's travel or excursion.' The transition from 'journée' to 'jent' in Middle French reflected the linguistic shifts of the time. In English, 'jaunt' emerged during the 17th century, retaining its essence as a short trip or excursion, often for pleasure or leisure, with a connotation of informality and casualness. This etymology underscores the historical association of 'jaunt' with the idea of a brief journey or day's outing.

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Further usage examples of jaunt.

1. They decided to go on a jaunt to discover hidden gems in the city. 2. The jaunt to the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 3. He took a short jaunt during his lunch break to clear his mind. 4. The friends planned a jaunt to visit historical landmarks in the area. 5. The jaunt to the beach included a relaxing picnic by the shore. 6. She went on a shopping jaunt, visiting various boutiques and shops. 7. The jaunt through the old town gave them a glimpse into the city's rich history. 8. They embarked on a culinary jaunt, trying out different restaurants in the neighborhood. 9. The weekend jaunt to the cabin allowed them to reconnect with nature. 10. The hiking enthusiasts organized a challenging jaunt up the mountain. 11. The spontaneous jaunt to the concert turned out to be a memorable experience. 12. She decided to take a jaunt to the bookstore to find a new novel to read. 13. The jaunt to the art gallery showcased a diverse collection of masterpieces. 14. They planned a jaunt to the countryside to witness the beauty of the changing seasons.

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English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

Origin uncertain. Perhaps a palatalised alteration of daunt ( “ to discourage ” ) . Compare Scots jaunder ( “ to ramble, jaunt to taunt, jeer ” ) , dialectal Swedish ganta ( “ to play the buffoon, romp, jest ” ) ; perhaps akin to English jump . Compare jaunce . Modern usage likely influenced by jaunty .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

• IPA ( key ) : /ˈd͡ʒɔːnt/
• ( some accents ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈdʒɑːnt/
• Rhymes: -ɔːnt , -ɑːnt

Noun [ edit ]

jaunt ( plural jaunts )

• 1671 , John Milton , “The Fourth Book”, in Paradise Regain’d. A Poem. In IV Books. To which is Added, Samson Agonistes , London: [ … ] J. M [ acock ] for John Starkey   [ … ] , →OCLC : Our Savior, meek, and with untroubled mind After his aëry jaunt , though hurried sore. Hungry and cold, betook him to his rest.
• 1597 , William Shakespeare , Romeo & Juliet : Fie, what a jaunt have I had.
• 1902 , John Buchan, The Outgoing of the Tide : Some days later it happened that young Heriotside was stepping home over the Lang Muir about ten at night, it being his first jaunt from home since his arm had mended.

Translations [ edit ]

Verb [ edit ].

jaunt ( third-person singular simple present jaunts , present participle jaunting , simple past and past participle jaunted )

• ( intransitive ) To ramble here and there; to stroll ; to make an excursion .
• ( intransitive ) To ride on a jaunting car .
• 1818 , Cobbett's Weekly Political Register : To get into a Grecian car, and to be drawn, with Minerva at his back [ … ] four or five miles through the streets of London‥after having quietly suffered himself to be jaunted about in this manner
• ( obsolete ) To tire a horse by riding it hard or back and forth.

Derived terms [ edit ]

• jaunting car

References [ edit ]

Anagrams [ edit ].

• jantu , junta

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What does the noun jaunt mean?

There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun jaunt . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

This word is now obsolete. It is only recorded in the early 1700s.

Entry status

OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

Where does the noun jaunt come from?

Earliest known use

early 1700s

The only known use of the noun jaunt is in the early 1700s.

OED's earliest evidence for jaunt is from 1706, in Phillips's New World of Words .

jaunt is a borrowing from French.

Etymons: French jante .

Nearby entries

• jaundiced, adj. 1640–
• jaune, adj. 1430–
• jaune antique, n. 1875–
• jaune brillant, n. 1851–
• Jaune Desprez, n. 1837–
• jaune jonquille, n. 1910–
• jaunette, n. 1423–1673
• jaunish | jawnish, adj. 1597
• jaunsel, v. 1590
• jaunt, n.¹ 1597–
• jaunt, n.² 1706–21
• jaunt, v. 1570–
• jauntily, adv. 1828–
• jauntiness, n. 1712–
• jaunting-car, n. 1805–
• jauntingly, adv. 1839–
• jaunty, n. 1902–
• jaunty, adj. 1662–
• jaup | jawp, n. 1513–
• jaup | jawp, v. 1513–
• Java, n. 1743–

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13 slang words Gen Zers are using in 2024 and what they really mean

• Just like the generations before them, Gen Z uses an extensive list of slang words.
• "Bussin'," "ick," and "mid" are popular among Gen Zers.
• Social media helps slang spread rapidly, but proper credit is often lost along the way.

Just like fashion, slang goes in and out of style.

Think about it: When was the last time you heard anyone say "YOLO," "da bomb," or "tubular" unironically?

Social media has made it even harder to keep up with the trends, as anyone and everyone can share and adopt others' use of language.

John Baugh , a linguist at Washington University in St. Louis, told Business Insider last year, "Even though slang has always existed, the emergence of social media has created a situation where the potential for slang virality has increased."

While this can be an exciting opportunity for people to connect and bond over language, one major issue is appropriation. Many of the slang words attributed to Gen Z — defined by the Pew Research Center as anyone born between 1997 and 2012 — were created by members of marginalized communities, most notably Black and LGBTQ+ communities, which often aren't credited for their contributions.

The language is shared online in circles of people who understand its nuance, and it's later appropriated by those who don't know where it came from or fully understand how to use it. And it's easy for those who created it to see when it's being used incorrectly.

Brands or publications trying to attract attention from Gen Z, therefore, need to take care when using slang — at best, they could make a cringey mistake; at worst, they could offend people.

Gen Z values authenticity more than older generations did. Chad Kessler, who was then the global brand president at American Eagle, told BI in 2019, "Gen Z wants to support and participate in brands that they believe in and that reflect them."

He added: "They are loyal to brands that they feel understand them and reflect their values."

As slang continues to evolve daily in person and on the internet, all these words and phrases are subject to their respective ends, when they're axed from public use and deemed "uncool."

But at least for now, here are 13 slang terms Gen Z is using in 2024 and what they mean.

If you're told to do something "for the plot," it means to do it for the experience.

Saying "for the plot" is a fun way for Gen Z to encourage each other to do the crazy, fun things that make storytelling fun when you're older.

Urban Dictionary defines "for the plot" as "the conscious decision to see yourself as the main character of the story that is your life," adding: "You maintain the outlook that every moment — good or bad — is merely a plot point for your larger narrative."

Whether you swipe right on Tinder or go out spontaneously on a Tuesday night, it's all about the plot.

Still popular from 2023, someone with "rizz" has charisma.

It's true, Gen Z has an affinity for abbreviations.

A person with "rizz" is confident, charming, and generally successful in romantic endeavors.

An "ick" is a turnoff.

Ah, the ick . The term first gained widespread popularity years ago after the "Love Island" contestant Olivia Attwood (now Olivia Attwood Dack) used it during season three, but "the ick" remains a staple in Gen Z's vocabulary.

If someone gives you "the ick," it means they've turned you off, either through their actions or behaviors or something they said.

BI reported "icks" could come from actions as small as using the "wrong" emoji in conversation to as large as treating a service-industry worker poorly.

It's all about personal preference.

If someone lives "rent-free" in your mind, you think about them a lot.

They're taking up so much space in your mind that they might as well be paying rent.

Though often associated with specific people like a crush or celebrity, the phrase can also apply to events. For example, someone may say "Beychella" (Beyoncé's iconic 2018 Coachella performance) lives rent-free in their mind.

"Mother" is a popular term of endearment for female celebrities that originated in LGBTQ+ communities.

The New York Times reported last year that the term came from the Black and Latino LGBTQ+ ballroom scene, "a queer subculture in which members are organized into so-called houses often led by a 'mother.'"

"Mother" is a woman deserving of your respect who's had a profound influence on your life.

But who is "mother" depends on whom you ask. For some, it's Diana Ross. For others, it's Rihanna. The internet would argue it's also Reneé Rapp, Mariah Carey, Lana Del Rey — the list goes on.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez played a house mother in the groundbreaking series "Pose" and told The New York Times that "anyone should be able to use a term that is trending" but that it's important to know where it came from.

"The boundaries are knowing where it came from, always letting the world know where the culture came from," she added.

If a person "ate," they executed something flawlessly.

Often associated with fashion and beauty, saying someone "ate" is a way of expressing they look amazing and did a great job.

Look at almost any picture of Zendaya on the red carpet , and it'd be correct to say, "She ate."

"Left no crumbs" is a continuation of "ate" that's used as additional emphasis.

If you hear "she ate," you may often hear "and left no crumbs" immediately after.

The additional phrase helps emphasize how perfect the person's execution was, though it can be used on its own, too.

For example, " Blake Lively ate and left no crumbs at the 2022 Met Gala ." That means she executed the theme perfectly — everything from her dress to her glam to the presentation on the red carpet was flawless.

"Bussin'" or "buss" means it's very good.

Often used to describe food, "bussin'" is a word that originated in the Black community and means extremely good or delicious, per Merriam-Webster .

So if your kid says dinner tonight was "bussin'," just know you did a great job.

Something is "mid" if it falls short of expectations.

Whether it's a dress on the red carpet, a new TV show, or a pasta recipe, something that's "mid" is mediocre.

BI reported that Kaley Cuoco's 2024 Critics Choice Awards gown missed the mark , so it could also be described as mid.

Another way to say focus is "lock in."

You can "lock in" on an assignment, cleaning your apartment, or even a video game.

"Let him cook" means don't stop him from doing his thing.

While NC State ultimately lost to Purdue in the Final Four, DJ Burns Jr. was a standout in the 2024 March Madness tournament.

His coaches clearly saw how impactful his performance was in their tournament run and decided to "let him cook," upping his average minutes from 24.8 a game in the regular season to 28.2 in their five games of the tournament, per ESPN .

Why call yourself delusional when you can say "delulu"?

As we've already established, Gen Z loves abbreviations.

"Delulu" simply means delusional.

Rapp, a 24-year-old Gen Zer, famously told the "Today" show last year that what gave her confidence was delusion. She followed up on her comments in Gem Magazine this year, saying, "It's so interesting because I feel like delusion is cute now. Delusion is becoming slay. It's very funny and silly."

"It's just a weird, innate belief in myself," Rapp added, "and a real hunger to do something that I love so much. So I think delusion is like my little BFF. It's got me where I am right now."

As the kids say, delulu is the solulu.

(Delusion is the solution).

"Sus" is short for suspicious.

"Love Is Blind" fans know that Sarah Ann Bick's and Jeramey Lutinski's behavior on season six was sus.

Like Chelsea Blackwell said in the reunion, who really stays out talking to someone — who's not their fiancé — until 5 a.m.? And can you really trust someone who lies about their location even after they've shared it? Didn't think so.

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Test your knowledge of Victorian slang with this quiz that’s bang up to the elephant.

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The Victorian Era —which was named for England’s Queen Victoria—lasted the length of her reign, from June 20, 1837 until her death on January 22, 1901. Plenty happened over the course of Victoria’s 63 years on the throne (which made her one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history), from the Irish Potato famine , which began in 1845, to Jack the Ripper ’s murder of five sex workers over the course of 10 weeks in 1888, and so much more.

The language of the era was also among the most colorful you’ll come across: No one did slang quite like the Victorians. Take the quiz below to see how well you know the difference between your chuckaboos and your door-knockers—and don’t be afraid to start using some of these words and phrases in modern conversation.

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Taylor Swift Sings ‘My Husband Is Cheating’ on ‘Fortnight’ with Post Malone

The Tortured Poets Department is now open. Taylor Swift begins her long-awaited new album with a Post Malone collaboration, “Fortnight,” which not only kicks off the track list but also serves as the lead single.

In the lyrics, Swift sings about a romance that was short-lived but affected her deeply (and continues to, as her former lover moves on). She sings, “And I love you it’s ruining my life / I touched you for only a fortnight” in one line, and “Your wife waters flowers. I wanna kill her,” in another.

While fans are anticipating Swift will reflect on her past relationships with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy on this project, it’s possible she and Malone are taking artistic license here as she sings about a wayward spouse. “My husband is cheating. I wanna kill him,” one lyric goes. As Swift said while writing folklore , “The lines between fantasy and reality blur and the boundaries between truth and fiction become almost indescribable.” Is that the case here?

She also seems to reference the fact that she stopped drinking ahead of the Eras Tour with the lyric, “I was a functioning alcoholic / ’Til nobody noticed my new aesthetic.” Swift told TIME last year, “Doing that show with a hangover, I don’t want to know that world.”

Listen to “Fortnight” and read the full lyrics below, courtesy of Genius .

I was s’posed to be sent away But they forgot to come and get me I was a functioning alcoholic ’Til nobody noticed my new aesthetic All of this to say, I hope you’re okay But you’re the reason And no one here’s to blame But what about your quiet treason? And for a fortnight there we were forever running ’Til you sometimes ask about the weather Now you’re in my backyard turned into good neighbors Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her All my mornings are Monday stuck in an endless February I took the miracle move on drug, the effects were temporary And I love you, it’s ruining my life I love you, it’s ruining my life I touched you for only a fortnight I touched you, but I touched you And for a fortnight there we were forever runnin' ’Til you sometimes ask about the weather Now you’re in my backyard, turned into good neighbors Your wife waters flowers, I want to kill her And for a fortnight there we were together running ’Til you sometimes come and tug my sweater Now you're at the mailbox turned into good neighbors My husband is cheating, I want to kill him I love you, it’s ruining my life I love you, it’s ruining my life I touched you for only a fortnight I touched you, I touched you I love you, it’s ruining my life I love you, it’s ruining my life I touched you for only a fortnight I touched you, I touched you I call you up but you won’t pick up Another fortnight lost in America Move to Florida, buy the car you want (Car you want) But it won't start up ’til you touch, touch, touch me I call you up but you won’t pick up Another fortnight lost in America Move to Florida, buy the car you want But it won’t start up ’til I touch, touch, touch you

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Her long-anticipated eleventh album, excluding her “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings, is her most recent release since Midnights, which came out in Oct. 2022.

Swift is infamous for dropping “Easter eggs,” or clues that tell a larger story about her or an album’s concept. This record is no exception.

The album features Swift’s classic poppy and lyrical style, but introduces a host of new vocabulary words, urging listeners to sprint to Google to decode the songs’ meanings.

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What is a fortnight?

The intro track on “The Tortured Poets Department” is titled “Fortnight” and features rapper Post Malone.

Swift sings, “And for a fortnight, there we were, forever running.” A fortnight refers to a period of two weeks. The term’s usage peaked in the 1860s.

When will the “Fortnight” music video be released?

Swift announced “Fortnight” will get a music video in an Instagram post on Friday. The video will be available at 5 p.m. Arizona time on Friday.

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• Mike Florio

Jerry Jones hasn’t put his football team in the Super Bowl, or even in the NFC Championship game, since 1995. Keeping his franchise at an extremely high degree of national prominence for the past 30 years without significant on-field success is arguably more impressive than winning a Super Bowl during those three decades.

Here’s something else that’s impressive. In fewer than three months, Jones and the Cowboys have altered the meaning of the term “all-in.”

Everyone knows what “all-in” means (or at least we used to). You’re playing poker. You’re being careful with your chips. You’re biding your time. And then the moment arrives when you believe you have a great hand and you put it all on the line by pushing all of your chips into the middle of the table and going for broke.

It started during a discussion with reporters at the Senior Bowl. He didn’t use the term spontaneously. He was asked about going all-in , in the normal sense. Focusing on the present, not the future. Putting the chips in the middle of the table.

Here’s what he said: “I would anticipate with looking ahead at our key contracts we’d like to address, we’ll be all-in. I would anticipate we’ll be all-in at the end of the year. . . . It will be going all-in on different people than you’ve done in the past. We’ll be going all-in. We’ve seen some things out of some of the players that we want to be all-in on. And that, yes, I would say that you would see us this coming year not building for the future, is the best way I know to say it. That ought to answer a lot of questions.”

It did, until it didn’t. Because the Cowboys have done nothing to prove they’re going all-in. Contracts with current players haven’t been addressed. Significant help hasn’t been acquired from other teams.

Instead, the Cowboys have offered up every possible definition for “all-in,” except the definition it’s always had. In so doing, we’re now left to consider whether “all-in” actually does mean something other than what “all-in” has always meant.

Most recently, Stephen Jones has suggested the Cowboys are “all-in” every year, because they always max out the salary cap .

“All-in” is supposed to reflect a stunning and abrupt lightning strike of confidence. A lunge for the brass ring even if it means falling off the horse. A damn-the-torpedoes commitment to the present, regardless of what that means for the future.

Jerry Jones hasn’t done that this year. He never has. He’s apparently not willing to do anything now that might force him to take a step back in a later year. Because if/when the Cowboys ever fade from contention for two or three straight years, they might lose their hammerlock on the “America’s Team” moniker, and the profile and profit that goes along with it.

I’ve been wondering for a while whether Jones truly wants to desperately win another Super Bowl, or whether he’s just a carnival barker who hopes to say what’s necessary to get the suckers born every minute to open their wallets every year, for tickets and jerseys and hats and overpriced food and beverages at AT&T Stadium. And, just as importantly, to flock their eyeballs to Cowboys games on national TV.

That’s my current assessment. He’s a salesman. A huckster. A guy who pretends to want to reach the top of the mountain while counting the cash in his tent at basecamp.

And it has worked. For years. Saying he’s “all-in” in late January was just part of the process of getting fans to think things will be better in 2024. Then, after the fans go “all-in” with the renewals of season tickets for the coming season, the Cowboys can do something other than go “all-in,” while claiming that they actually are “all-in.” That “all-in” means something other than what it always has.

Yes, it’s an impressive trick. A sleight of hand that lets Jerry pick the pockets of those who still hope to see the Cowboys turn the clock back to the early 1990s.

The risk is that fans will start to figure it out. After last year’s embarrassing wild-card loss to the Packers, what have the Cowboys done to improve the team? The coach who claims now one saw the upset coming is back. (That admission alone should have gotten Mike McCarthy fired, frankly, because he should have seen it coming and taken action to avoid it.) No new players who will significantly upgrade the roster have been signed. Several have left, including 40 percent of the starting offensive line.

The Cowboys are currently worse, not better, than the team that won the division and lost badly in the first round of the playoffs. That makes Jones’s repeated use of the term “all-in” even more jarring, in hindsight.

That makes it’s hard not to wonder whether the end result to the coming campaign will prompt plenty of customers to go all-out for 2025.

Of course, that’s when Jones will fashion with a new pitch for keeping them engaged, possibly by hiring Bill Belichick to coach the team.

“Step right up, folks. Come one, come all to see the greatest coach in the history of worldwide sports take the Dallas Cowboys to unprecedented heights in the year twenty twenty-five. Marvel at the surly curmudgeon who does nothing but win and win and win. Yes, folks, this is the year you will not want to miss. We are all-in. Well not all-in the way I meant it last year but all-in the way that will make you give us all your money, again. Oh wait, did I say that out loud? Never mind that, how ‘bout them Cowboys?”

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3 reasons long-term care insurance is better than paying out of pocket

By Joshua Rodriguez

Edited By Matt Richardson

April 19, 2024 / 4:25 PM EDT / CBS News

Long-term care is something that most older Americans will eventually need . And, considering the high cost of that care , it's important to prepare for it ahead of time . Failing to do so could limit your options and put undue strain on your family and friends when you need care. 

One way to address high long-term care costs is by purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, which can help cover costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and in-home caretakers. Another way is to save money to pay out of pocket when the need arises. Though choosing the latter may give you more control over your money, doing so could be a mistake. Below, we'll break down why long-term care insurance may be preferable to paying out of pocket.

Compare your long-term care insurance options and lock in your coverage now . 

There are a few reasons long-term care insurance is better than paying out of pocket for your care, including:

Tax benefits expand your coverage

Qualified long-term care insurance policies come with tax benefits. Not only can you deduct your premiums ( up to annual, age-based limits ) on your tax return, you won't pay taxes on inflation protection-related growth in the value of your policy or your benefits when you receive them. That can make a meaningful difference in the amount of money you have available to cover the cost of your long-term care when you need it. 

Take advantage of the tax benefits of a long-term care insurance policy today . 

You're guaranteed long-term care support when you need it 

It can be difficult to refrain from tapping into money you saved for one purpose when another financial need arises. And, if you intend on saving money to pay your long-term care expenses out of pocket, you may tap into that money from time to time. 

On the other hand, if you purchase a long-term care insurance policy , you won't be able to access your benefits until you have a qualifying long-term care need . As such, when that need arises, your benefits will be available (as long as you've paid your premiums), regardless of the financial needs that arise between now and then. 

Long-term care insurance protects your family

Life happens, and when it does, it can be easy to get off track in terms of saving in and maintaining your long-term care fund. But, if that happens, and you don't have insurance to fall back on, your family could pay the price. 

"The risk of a long-term care event is not only financial," explains Jeff Beligotti, vice president and head of long-term care solutions at insurance company New York Life. "Long-term care events can quickly deplete a retirement portfolio, result in burdensome caregiving responsibilities for your loved ones, including lost wages from taking time off work, and cause emotional distress."

Even if you intend on aging at home and leaning on your family and friends for support, long-term care insurance makes sense. It can give your informal caregivers breaks and some policies will even make it possible to pay your family and friends for the care they provide . 

The bottom line

At first glance, it can be difficult to decide whether it's better to purchase long-term care insurance or to save money with a plan to pay for your care out of pocket. But as you dig into the details, the benefits of long-term care insurance become clearer. 

Thanks to the tax advantages associated with a long-term care insurance policy, you could have access to more funds than if you had paid out pocket. Moreover, long-term care insurance guarantees your access to care when the need arises as long as you pay your premiums, and it can protect your loved ones. Chat with a long-term care insurance agent now about your options . 

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids, two dogs and two ducks.

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