Insuring Against the Cruel Cost of Long-Term Care
Money Magazine
Most people's foremost fear in planning their retirement is simply outliving their money.

What should rank as the No. 1 financial fear of growing old is the cost of long-term care for people too feeble or crippled by illness to look after themselves -- a nonstop expense that can quickly deplete resources built up over a lifetime.

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Terry Savage Financial Articles
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Elder Care
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Self Insure Chart
Some may believe they can afford to self-insure. But even those with significant assets could erode their savings very quickly should they need long term care.


Videos:

Who Cares? Video
Kiplinger's No-Nonsense Look at Long Term Care and How To Pay for it.

California Partnership for Long Term Care
From the California Department of Health Services

Jonathan Pond LTC Survey Video
By Jonathan Pond, Financial Expert

Offsite articles:

PDF files:

Investor's Business Daily -- Funds & Personal Finance
How To Lop Costs For LTC Insurance.

Kiplinger's -- Retirement Planning
Protection for the Rest of Your Life

Wall St. Journal -- Smart Money
Take (Long-Term) Care

Chicago Sun-Times -- Savage Truth on Money
If You're Thinking About Government Aid, Think Again

Financial Planners Journal
The Devil Is In the Details
Financial Planners Risk Lawsuits for Failing to Recommend Realistic Plans for Long Term Care
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