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Reverse Mortgage vs. Life Settlement

According to the National Institute for Retirement Security, the deficit of retirement savings in the United States is between $6.8 and $14 trillion. As the cost of retirement precipitously rises, it’s more important than ever that seniors stay informed about sources of extra income like reverse mortgages and life settlements. The features and requirements of Read more >>

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How A Life Settlement Can Help Resolve Key Man Insurance Issues

Key man insurance is often a common strategy to protect the interests of a business, particularly a small business that could be in peril if its founder, president or other key employee passes away suddenly. But what options do a company or retiring key employee have when that policy is no longer necessary? In some Read more >>

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Life Settlements for Your Housing Upgrade

Housing can present a good news-bad news scenario for seniors; many have been in their homes long enough to see them paid off, but limited retirement income makes it difficult for them to keep up with home repairs. A smaller budget, paired with rising costs of healthcare and other late-in-life expenses, make it tempting for Read more >>

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Life Settlements: When Do They Work?

Misunderstanding about the life settlement market causes many seniors to disregard what can be an excellent option for an unneeded life insurance policy. Fortunately, the guidelines of life settlements and the variables that affect an individual’s eligibility for a settlement are easy to grasp, and investigating the settlement option can be a difference maker for a senior seeking extra Read more >>

Bankruptcy Soars Among the Elderly

Bankruptcy Soars Among the Elderly

Financial concerns have always been a part of the retirement landscape, but two recent studies indicate a precipitous situation for many seniors, with bankruptcy rates for the over-65 population surpassing those at any other time in history. Some of the most significant data came from a study compiled by four professors in partnership with the Read more >>

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How to Navigate Your Expenses in Retirement

It’s something every adult understands—saving for retirement is a necessity. But beyond the nebulous idea of “putting money away for later,” how much do we really know about the actual costs incurred by American seniors? Retirement expenses are rising, making it more imperative that people over 65 and their advocates understand the details of income Read more >>

How Do Life Settlements Work

The 8 Steps to a Life Settlement: How to Life Settlements Work?

Because a life settlement can be an excellent source of income to help pay for retirement expenses, no one should miss that windfall simply because they don’t understand the life settlement process. As the word gets out about the potential upside of life settlements, seniors who are likely to benefit from these transactions need guidance Read more >>

Tax Reform and Life Settlements

Tax Reforms and Life Settlements

Recent reforms have helped increase the popularity of life settlements, since changes to the tax code make it a more favorable option for seniors looking to convert a life insurance policy. Specifically, the March 2018 tax bill included several provisions that should change the way consumers view a potential life settlement, including: Reduction of Taxes Read more >>

Value of Money In vs Money Out

Value of Money Out Versus Money In

For life insurance policy holders whose insurance needs have changed, a life settlement could be a profitable and wise option. But with studies showing that 90 percent of seniors who let insurance policies lapse were unaware of the life settlement option and would have considered it had they been informed, advisors must learn the basic Read more >>

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