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Today’s top story: What will long-term care cost you? Also in the news: Social Security myths, the best cities for first-time home buyers, and how to pay less to your credit card company.
What Will Long-Term Care Cost You?
Almost everyone will need it after 65.
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Many people are frightened of long-term care costs — for good reason.
Most people over 65 eventually will need help with daily living tasks, such as bathing, eating or dressing. Men will need assistance for an average of 2.2 years, while women will need it for 3.7 years, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration on Aging.
In my latest for the Associated Press, the high cost of long-term care and why planning ahead is essential.