Long-Term Care Planning
Long-term care insurance news and analysis, including coverage of short-term care insurance, long-term care hybrid products, and other arrangements for paying for long-term and post-acute care.
7 Best Countries for a Healthy Retirement
By Michael S. FischerFor retirees who consider access to affordable health care a top priority, these seven countries stand out.
December 13, 2022
Regulators End Effort to Develop Long-Term Care Hybrid RulesSome officials say current regulations appear to be working well.
December 12, 2022
Here's the New 'Safe' Withdrawal Rate: MorningstarWhile still lower than the traditional 4% withdrawal assumption, the new figure is appreciably higher than the 2021 rate.
December 08, 2022
Federal Government to Suspend Long-Term Care Benefits ProgramThe program will stop taking new enrollees at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 18 and not resume enrollment for at least two years.
December 05, 2022
Congress Might Push a 2,500-Page Bill Out SoonThe health policy experts' experts say a group of about 15 to 25 senators is keeping things going.
November 29, 2022
Clients Need Technology AND a Personal Touch: Citi Annuity Distribution ExecutiveChuck Cavanaugh sees himself as a financial health provider.
November 28, 2022
Regret Is a Powerful Savings, Planning Motivator: New StudyShowing people how long they're expected to live could help them reduce financial mistakes and future regrets, researchers concluded.
November 21, 2022
Waiting to Claim Social Security Can Boost Income by 10.4%: StudyNew analysis finds "virtually all" workers ages 45 to 62 could benefit from waiting to collect the benefit.