Health care an ailing condition in the U.S. (Bankrate.com)
Imagine this scenario: You just turned 55 and are on the last lap of your career as the retirement finish line looms on the horizon.

Phone scam fears spurred by Medicare-related callers (Tucson Citizen)
Question: I got a call from someone claiming to be from the "National Medical Office" requesting that I give banking information to help me to get a "Medicare drug discount." They were very pushy and aggressive in their approach and seemed to know some things about me. Was this call legitimate?

How to Reduce Long-Term Care Insurance Costs (Senior Journal)
July 20, 2006 - While long-term care insurance can be a good way to pay for a nursing home stay or a home health care worker, it doesn't come cheap. Annual premiums vary significantly, depending on your age, health, and the type of policy, but policies can run as high as $5,000 per year.