So your parents are getting ready to retire
You’re in your late 20s or 30s, and your parents are getting ready to retire. They’ve had long careers and are getting ready to enjoy their golden years. As our parents start to age, we all have to…
Questions everyone should ask themselves as they plan for retirement
We’ve put together a list of questions that too many people never ask themselves as they’re getting ready for retirement. If you’re aging (or someone you know is aging), it’s…
Why is long-term care insurance more expensive for women?
Many people are surprised to learn that long-term care insurance is more expensive for women than for men. Some people even wonder if it’s legal to charge different prices for different genders!…
Why is long-term care insurance so expensive?
Many Americans who begin exploring long-term care insurance options are initially surprised by the price tag associated with premiums. Premiums for long-term care insurance can cost almost as much as…
What's the best age to buy long-term care insurance?
You’ve already thought about the reasons why you might want to purchase long-term care insurance, but now you face another really challenging question: when should you actually buy it? Since the…
Is long-term care insurance worth it?
What is long-term care? Long-term care is custodial care that you might need if you lose cognitive capacity or become severely disabled. It is common for older adults to require such care at some…
Should I buy long-term care insurance for my parents?
Both of my parents turned 60 this year and I’ve been thinking a lot about what that means for our family. Thankfully both of my parents are in good health and they’re living full lives — my mom…
How much does long-term care cost?
Unless you’ve had a loved one or family member spend some time in a nursing home, you’re probably like most americans and are unaware of the full costs of long-term care. Because long-term care isn’t…
Bolster’s simple guide to long-term care insurance
Long-term care insurance is not hard to understand if you break it down into a few simple definitions. At the highest level, long-term care insurance is an insurance policy that people buy that will…