Most investment portfolios are designed with growth as the primary objective. But in retirement, especially when considering long-term care needs, your portfolio must serve multiple masters. After ...

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released some sobering news for Americans regarding long-term care. The news, which resulted from an analysis of risks related to ...

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 ...

Understanding what benefits you have or may qualify for is a critical part of planning for long-term care, experts say. Long-term care insurance typically pays for care if you have a chronic illness, ...