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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Many senior Americans are stuck paying premiums on a life insurance policy that no longer serves their needs, but it doesn’t have to be that way. With a life settlement, that burdensome policy can be transformed from a liability into an asset, and a situation that usually favors the insurance company can shift to provide a windfall for Read more >>
Life insurance policyholders are consumers who have the right to know the product they own and the options they have regarding that product, but often insurance companies use such confusing language that their clients feel lost. For seniors, there are really three simple options for a life insurance policy, and the right path could be different for each Read more >>
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 >>
When life insurance policyholders aren’t informed that a life settlement is an option for them, they could be missing out on a potential windfall. One study shows that 79 percent of seniors wish that their financial advisor had educated them about life settlements. So what does an advocate need to understand about the math behind life settlements to Read more >>
One misperception about life settlements is the idea that only those with universal policies can benefit from a settlement. In fact, individuals with term policies that they no longer want or need might be eligible for a cash windfall if they understand how to convert their term to universal. It’s an all-too-common scenario: A policyholder Read more >>
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 >>
Seniors have more options than ever in their retirement years, especially if they take care of themselves and stay healthy. Aleksander Doba paddled from New Jersey to France in a solo kayak when he was 70. Sister Madonna Buder completed an Ironman Triathlon—a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and a full marathon—at the age of 82. Read more >>
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