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

If there is one topic that clients dislike talking about more than death and taxes, it is the possibility of a protracted illness or infirmity. The mere suggestion that they or their spouse may at ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

High costs of long-term care necessitate discussions with clients of strategies to most effectively cover this contingency.

Medicaid is a joint federal and state health insurance program designed for low-income individuals that can help cover some of the costs associated with long-term care, including assisted living.

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

Dear Toni: 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 ...

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