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 ...

Comprehensive long-term care planning is about creating options. When you address these needs proactively, you maintain control over your choices and preserve your family's financial future. When most ...

If you read my work regularly, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed with the topic of long-term care, not just how to pay for it, but also all the other dimensions of it, like the impact on ...

The missing link in long-term care planning isn’t only about products or strategies, it’s about people’s mindsets. Changing one’s attitude is the critical first step in transforming a reactive, crisis ...

A recent study by Morningstar found that costs for long-term services and supports (LTSS), including things like in-home care, assisted living and nursing home facilities, can have a dramatic impact ...

Home Retirement Long-term Care Long-term Care Insurance I Have Plenty of Money: Why Do I Need a Long-Term Care Plan? Long-term care planning, whether through insurance or self-funding, is crucial not ...

November marks “Long-Term Care Awareness Month.” This year, advisors are using the occasion to highlight the growing pressure on adults caring for both aging parents and their own children. This ...

It's a question we hear often from financially confident retirees: "I've done well. I have more than enough saved. Why would I need a long-term care plan or long-term care insurance?" We get it. For ...