Frequently Asked Questions about Long Term Care Insurance

As an actuary with some experience on Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) I am frequently asked questions about the coverage. This is an attempt to record the most common questions and answers.

Dignity and the Wellsprings of American Politics: Part 1

It is customary to describe American politics in terms of traditional ideological categories — liberal vs. conservative — or discrete issue polarities — such as disputes over the size of government — or in terms of…

Some Observations About Testifying Before Congress

Like many people, I grew up in the era of the high publicity Congressional investigation, complete with bright lights, hostile witnesses, angry Congressmen and 24 x 7 media coverage. Even though I’m trained as a political scientist so I know…

Naval Conflict in China’s Near Seas: Seeing with China’s Eyes

As the Trump administration gets underway, so does talk about a build-up of American armed forces, especially the Navy. We can expect a significant increase in the budget for shipbuilding this year and in the out years as…

Patriots and Politics

I live in New England so of course I watched the Patriots win an incredible Super Bowl game this past Sunday. I do not normally watch football, but living here, there’s no question that when the Patriots are in the Super Bowl you watch. The interesting thing about this year, though, is that numerous…