Question: why should I have long term care insurance? articles to support.? 

Answer: 80% of the population should have LTC insurance.  The poorest 10% have no assets to protect and the wealthiest 10% can afford to self-insure.  Here is a good article on LTC insurance - http://www.findlocalinsurance.com/long-term-care.html
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