Long-term care insurance can help by covering some of the medical and support services that people with degenerative conditions, cognitive disorders or other long-term illnesses will need. Learn More: ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. “Should I buy long-term care insurance?” I’m often asked this ...

If you think you’ve saved enough for retirement, you may not be thinking about long-term care. The long-term care industry serves people who cannot perform everyday activities, like dressing or eating ...

Years ago, when I was reporting on health care for The Connecticut Mirror, it was hard to get through a week without hearing about trouble brewing in the long-term care insurance industry. Frustrated ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Many older adults have concluded that they’re better off covering long-term care expenses out of their own pockets if they end up needing it. Years of rising premiums on long-term care insurance, ...

Adriana Falcón Trafford took out a long-term care insurance policy in 2001. When she signed up for the plan, the annual premium was $2,608. Now, it’s close to $7,000. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT ...

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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 ...