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Does Long-Term-Care Insurance Add Up?

“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 ... Read More

Is long-term care insurance worth getting this fall?

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 ... Read More

Genworth plans to re-launch long-term care insurance

Henrico County-based Genworth Financial thinks it's found a way to help people finance long-term care that will avoid the regular doubleand triple-digit premium rate increases for policies that ... Read More

Genworth subsidiary launches inaugural long-term care insurance

CareScout, a subsidiary of Henrico County-based Fortune 1000 insurance company Genworth Financial, announced Wednesday it has launched its first long-term care insurance product. Known as CareScout ... Read More

9 Steps to Plan Ahead for Long-Term Care

Are you prepared for the possibility of needing long-term care in the future? This may include care in a nursing home, an assisted living facility or home health care. According to the American ... Read More

Toni Says: Know your options for a long-term care plan when there are health issues

I am retiring in January, when I turn 70 and my wife, Sharon, will be 66. I have heart issues, with atrial fibrillation, and Sharon is a diabetic. Last month, we each applied for a long-term care ... Read More

Amherst man's long-term care insurance could rise 257% by 2028. He's not the only one

When Lawrence Howard received the annual bill for his long-term care insurance policy in the spring, the Amherst resident had to give it a second look because he couldn’t believe what it said. The ... Read More

You Don't Want It, But You Should Plan for It Anyway: An Expert Guide to Long-Term Care

You've worked hard, saved wisely and planned for a fulfilling retirement. But what if the unexpected happens — early-onset Alzheimer's or another serious health event — and changes your day-to-day ... Read More

Is Long-Term Care Insurance Worth It?

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. National median average ... Read More