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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 ...

“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 ...

Before purchasing long-term care insurance, evaluate whether the coverage justifies the cost by examining your savings, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Long-term care (LTC) and insurance for it (LTCI) are two of the most ...

Dear Savvy Senior: My husband and I have been thinking about getting a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we may never use. Is long ...

As millions of people approach their pre-retirement years, life insurance as an income replacement hedge may become less of a necessity. Many families have paid off/down mortgages, built sizeable nest ...

Planning for retirement isn't just about how much you've saved. It's also about how you'll handle the expenses you can't fully predict. And, one of the biggest unknowns for older Americans today is ...

A legislative committee advanced a bill imposing consumer protections for long-term care insurance policyholders, among other provisions.

Not long after her husband died in 2004, Alice Kempski, a retired nurse in her early 60s, bought an insurance policy designed ...

The bill would require CT Insurance Dept. to hold a public hearing when insurers’ rate hike requests exceed 10%, notify lawmakers in advance.

Long-term care insurance offers financial protection for future healthcare needs, but weighing the premiums against potential benefits requires careful consideration of your personal situation and ...