I often talk about “bucketing”—structuring a portfolio based on anticipated spending needs—in relation to overall retirement spending. Parking near-term spending needs in cash, intermediate-term ...

Stand-alone long-term care insurance policies have been waning in popularity, owing to a combination of skyrocketing premiums and difficult claims experiences by consumers. In their place, so-called ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. “Should I buy long-term care insurance?” I’m often asked this ...

Planning for retirement isn't just about how much you've saved. It's also about how you'll handle the expenses you can't fully predict. And, one of the biggest unknowns for older Americans today is ...