Are you thinking about buying a long-term care insurance policy? If so, you may be making a wise decision. As you age, you may need help with daily tasks - nearly 70% of Americans do at some point ...

Deciding when, or whether, to buy long-term care insurance can be complex. Here’s what to know. By Jordan Rau This article is part of the Dying Broke series examining how the immense financial costs ...

Over half of seniors will need help with eating, getting dressed or other basic activities at some point, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the cost of help continues ...

The private insurance market has proved wildly inadequate in providing financial security for millions of older Americans, in part by underestimating how many policyholders would use their coverage.

In the previous installments of the Essential Pre-Retirement series, I covered when to take Social Security and transitioning to Medicare. Now, let’s move into the final topic covering long-term care ...

Long-term care insurance can ensure you have the help you need for day-to-day living. There are three main types of long-term care insurance, and which one is best for you will depend on your ...

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“We’ve been paying into long-term-care insurance since we were in our mid-50s,” said a friend, now in her late 60s. “But with all of the premium increases, we might have been better off just investing ...