6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (629+ words) Dear Toni: In June, I'm retiring when I turn 70 and my wife, Anna, will be 68. Our retirement insurance issue is that recently we applied for a long-term care plan and were both denied due to our health issues. I had…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (607+ words) The Blunt Times - However, simply buying travel insurance for senior citizens is not enough; it's also important to understand its benefits. So, let's learn more about it. Medical treatment abroad can be expensive, and some hospitals may require payment confirmation…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (249+ words) Twice a week, our CEO and resident money guru Jean Chatzky tackles your burning questions in'the HerMoney newsletter. We've pulled some of the best to feature on our website " and this one made the cut! Got a question for Jean?...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (739+ words) [Understanding Asset Division in Long-Term Care Planning]Long-term care planning is an integral aspect of financial preparation, as almost everyone needs some form of long-term care as they age, and this is particularly important for those nearing retirement. Most families…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (670+ words) High costs of long-term care necessitate discussions with clients of strategies to most effectively cover this contingency. A question all CPAs and financial advisers need to be asking their clients is: "If you were to need long'term care (LTC), either…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1046+ words) According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the number of Americans age 65 and older will increase to 82 million seniors by 2050. As the population of older adults in the United States rises, so will the need for long-term care. Many people assume they…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (608+ words) Gabrijelagal / Getty Images There are many reasons why people don't put their parents in a nursing home as their care needs mount. They may want to help their parents maintain their independence, for example, or protect them from potential elder…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1743+ words) Planning for long-term care is a smart way to prepare for the realities of aging. As Americans live longer, more of us will eventually need support later in life " whether through in-home care, assisted living or nursing facilities. In fact,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (475+ words) In 1990, Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), in introducing a report to Congress from the U.S. Bipartisan Commission on Comprehensive Health Care (also known as the "Pepper Commission), wrote that with long-term care, "no entrenched system of private insurance is threatened by government…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1586+ words) 2025 IN REVIEW: Did DOGE cuts remake the DC-area's economy for good? December 22, 2025, 12:09 PM Do long-term care (LTC) insurance policies cover medical and non-medical in-home care? Yes, they do. But make sure you read the actual fine print. Not every long-term…...