At the Life Insurance Settlement Association’s 2019 Conference, Vida Capital’s Senior Managing Director Dan Young shares why life settlements are more desirable for consumers and investors. In his interview with A.M. BestTV, Young explains how the life settlement sector supports efforts in Congress that would allow sellers of life policies to use proceeds to fund Read more >>
Insurance Overload is when an insurance policy holder is overwhelmed financially with the cost of premiums – leading to a lapse in their policy. It’s an idea reinforced from the very advent of adulthood: it’s better to have too much insurance than too little. In the case of retirees, over insurance is a very real possibility, Read more >>
There was a time when the COI (cost of insurance) charge on a universal life insurance policy was virtually assured to stay stable. Those who purchased policies looked at historical trends and concluded that their premiums weren’t likely to go up because of an increase in COI, defined as the amount a policyholder pays to Read more >>
It’s not entirely realistic to expect that consumers have a thorough understanding of every decision they make; for instance, a heart surgeon doesn’t need to explain every technical aspect of a procedure before a patient agrees to it. But when it comes to life insurance, transparency is a reasonable expectation. With a host of different Read more >>
Planning for your retirement or calculating your retirement score can be a daunting experience. There is so much to think about, especially the amount of money you need in order to retire comfortably. Generally, the rule of thumb is that the money you may need when you ultimately retire should fall somewhere between 70 to Read more >>
Many seniors who are informed about life settlements view the sale of their life insurance policies as an all-or-nothing proposition, but policies don’t actually need to be sold in totality. In some cases, a Retained Death Benefit (RDB) offer might better serve the needs of both retirees and their family. The reasons for entering into Read more >>
Some older Americans find themselves looking for a way to leave a legacy and give back to their community during their retirement years. With enough money in hand for retirement and long-term costs, these seniors find that contributing their money to a charity of choice a fulfilling way to spend their retirement dollars. For retirees Read more >>
A new bill being weighed by the U.S. House of Representatives would make provision for the tax-free rollover of life settlement proceeds into tax-free accounts dedicated to long-term care. The bill, H.R. 7203, was sponsored by Rep. Kenny Marchand (R-TX) and referred to the House Ways and Means Committee on November 30. H.R. 7203, known Read more >>
Everyone who works with seniors knows that the American population is older than ever before, but what are the broader implications of this upward aging trend? How can people over 65 and their advocates optimize the retirement years? Dan Veto, a senior advisor for Age Wave, addressed these questions in depth at the Life Insurance Read more >>
It’s a common refrain: seniors who have always thought they would want to stay in their home as long as possible have a change of heart when they realize how convenient and enjoyable a senior living community might be. Oftentimes, however, there is a high, one-time entrance fee that can range from tens of thousands Read more >>
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