A long-term care rider gives you access to your life insurance payout while you’re still alive to help pay for long-term care ...

We pick the best long-term care insurance companies of 2026, including New York Life and Mutual of Omaha.

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Even people who have well-developed investment plans have seen these fail for reasons that have nothing to do with the investments themselves. For instance, someone’s plans could fall through because ...

Many retirees face confusion when it comes to understanding who truly covers the costs of long-term care, often mixing up the roles of Medicare and Medicaid. These two government programs serve ...

Comfort Keepers of Madison, WI, is pleased to announce its new initiative to help families in Sun Prairie understand long-term care insurance options for in-home care. As more seniors choose to age in ...

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 ...

Adults of every age should plan for and have a thorough understanding of long-term care options before you get to the point of needing care. Researching these options can be confusing and overwhelming ...

Adriana Falcón Trafford took out a long-term care insurance policy in 2001. When she signed up for the plan, the annual premium was $2,608. Now, it’s close to $7,000. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT ...

Even those with well-developed investment plans can see those plans fail for reasons that have nothing to do with investments. A plan could fail because of the premature death of the breadwinner and ...