Long-term-care insurance is more expensive than it’s worth for some people
1 Determine if you qualify financially Don’t buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford. Consumer Reports advises people that if their net worth, excluding their home, is below $300,000, long-term-care insurance is not a good buy for them. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners also recommends that consumers spend no more than 5 percent of their ...

Give the Gift of Long-Term Care Planning this Valentine's Day
A strong plan that includes long-term care insurance can help protect the people you love most, Newman Long Term Care advises. (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9154387.htm

7 financial mistakes many retirees make
CHICAGO — Despite the best of intentions, retirees tend to make the same money mistakes over and over and over again. Repeating a scenario isn't pleasant when you could learn to speak French or go out for

Tips on buying a long-term care policy
1 Determine whether you qualify financially. Don't buy if the out-of-pocket cost for the coverage would be more than you can afford.

Retirees' financial mistakes
Despite the best intentions, retirees make the same money mistakes over and over again. If you don't break the pattern of financial neglect, your money may not hold up.