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 ...

Planning for long-term care is a smart way to prepare for the realities of aging. And as Americans live longer, more of us will need support later in life. In fact, nearly 70% of adults over age 65 ...

Toni: Recently, you wrote a Medicare column about various life policies available after 65, and I have a retirement insurance ...

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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-term care ...

Long-term care insurance can help pay for care needs, but it's important to be aware of the elimination period and inflation ...

As you age, your need for assistance, whether it be at home or in a nursing home or assisted living facility, increases. Given the prevalence of long-term care services being required, it's no ...

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In January, just weeks into the legislative session, key lawmakers — frustrated with soaring rate increases on long-term care insurance plans — pledged urgent reform to bring relief to Connecticut’s ...

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-term care ...

There are two key factors you need to consider that can help you determine if purchasing a long-term care (LTC) insurance policy is a smart decision for you and your husband. One factor is your ...