Health Insurance News 3 Long Term Care Insurance Moves To Make Before You Re 75

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

Is long-term care insurance worth the investment?

There are two key factors you need to consider when deciding whether long-term care insurance is a good decision. Read More

Long-Term Care Insurance: 10 Things You Should Know

When you imagine your retirement journey, you likely picture trips to the beach, leisurely days with the grandkids and lots of time for hobbies. A lengthy stay in a nursing home probably isn’t part of ... Read More

Savvy Senior: Is long-term care insurance worth it? How to decide

Long-term care insurance makes the most sense for people who have investable assets of $500,000 to around $2 million that they want to protect. Read More

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

Genworth plans major move in fraught long-term care insurance market

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

Is a Long-Term Care ‘Hybrid’ Policy Right for You?

Stand-alone long-term care insurance policies have been waning in popularity, owing to a combination of skyrocketing premiums and difficult claims experiences by consumers. In their place, so-called ... 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 ... Read More

How to Pay for Long-Term Care

When the same long-term care insurance policy is purchased at age 60, the average annual premium for a single male is $1,200 and $1,900 for a single female. Couples who are both age 60 can expect to ... 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

A Financial Professional's Take on Long-Term Care Insurance: Buy or Not?

Americans have a good chance of living well into old age these days, which is something to cheer about. But it also raises serious concerns for those who haven't planned for the possibility of ... Read More