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Mapping out your finances for the long haul can help you grow wealth, build a reliable safety net, and weather life’s twists and turns. As financial markets become more volatile and retirement ...

Tomorrow is Friday the 13th! To improve your luck on this day, some people say that you should find a four-leaf clover. It has also been said that on this day, you should wear your clothes inside out ...

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 ...

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 ...

Christine Benz: Hi, I’m Christine Benz for Morningstar. Carolyn McClanahan will be joining me, along with Jean Chatzky, at the Morningstar Investment Conference in late June. We’ll be discussing ...

About 1 in 7 Americans will spend at least $100,000 out of pocket for long-term care. Health insurance generally doesn't cover long-term care services, and Medicare doesn't cover most expenses. Not ...

As Americans live longer, most see long-term care as a near certainty in their future, but few are preparing for it financially, a new study reveals. Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress ...