CHICAGO (AP) — It's the financial protection that many will need in retirement but few are willing or able to buy. Long-term care insurance scares off most people because of the cost.
For married couples, an increasingly popular option called "shared care" may make it more feasible by providing expanded coverage for less money than would otherwise be the case.
Under these joint policies, couples purchase a combined pool of benefits that can be used by either or both spouses.
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