long term care
Get trusted long term care advice, news and features. Find long term care tips and insights to further your knowledge on kiplinger.com.
Explore long term care
Latest
-
How to Get Your Long-Term Care Planning on the Right Track
Many of us are not as prepared as we should be, but it’s not too late. Taking these steps today can get you started on planning for your long-term care.
By Stephen B. Dunbar III, JD, CLU • Published
-
Long-Term Care Planning vs. Taxes: Finding a Healthy Balance
Many families discover that trying to mitigate the cost of long-term care can conflict with another common retirement concern — reducing taxes for retirees and their heirs.
By John M. Graves, Esq., IAR, Agent • Published
-
Long-Term Care Insurance Quandary: Keep Paying or Let It Go?
As long-term care insurance premiums go up, many policyholders are struggling with what to do. Accept higher premiums, reduce benefits, let the policy lapse or take a payout?
By Roxanne Alexander, CFP®, CAIA, AIF®, ADPA® • Published
-
Long-Term Care Insurance: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Long-Term Care Insurance Should you buy long-term care insurance or save up to self-insure? There are many trade-offs to consider. And, surprise: It doesn’t have to be one or the other.
By Roxanne Alexander, CFP®, CAIA, AIF®, ADPA® • Last updated
-
What Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholders Need to Know
Long-term care insurance can be confusing at times, so here are some insights about premium increases, when you can use your benefits and other issues.
By Thomas C. West, CLU®, ChFC®, AIF® • Published
-
Is a CCRC Right for You?
Continuing-care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide a range of amenities and health care when you need it—at a hefty cost.
By Lisa Gerstner • Published
-
Four Options When – Not If – Your LTC Premiums Go Up
long term care insurance If you’re dreading getting a letter in the mail about your long-term care insurance premiums rising, you’re in good company. And you have some decisions to make.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® • Published
-
Long-Term Care: Other Coverage You May Want to Consider
Long-Term Care Insurance A third of applicants are rejected from buying long-term care insurance. Here are some smart alternatives.
By Alina Tugend • Published
-
Start the Elder Care Conversation
long term care Many people don't have a plan set where an elderly parent will go. Do you?
By Janet Bodnar • Published