Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover tax, budget and retirement policy from Washington Three things are true about long-term care, though many Americans don’t ...

About 80% of 65-year-olds will need some form of long-term care, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. Even a strong retirement savings plan can be derailed by an ...

According to the Urban Institute, the population of Americans age 65 and older is on track to increase nearly 50% in the next 15 years, to more than 80 million. That means demand for long-term care ...

Long-term care can be costly, extending well beyond $100,000. Yet, financial advisors say many households aren't prepared to manage the expense. Stream Los Angeles News for free, 24/7, wherever you ...

Planning for the cost of long-term care is a critical part of estate planning and retirement planning. While most estate plans properly prepare for in the event of your death, many estate plans fail ...

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 ...

Long-term care can be costly, extending well beyond $100,000. Yet, financial advisors say many households aren't prepared to manage the expense. "People don't plan for it in advance," said Carolyn ...