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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Americans have more choices than ever—about television shows, car services, or where to get their news, shop, and book travel. So it would follow that seniors seeking financial help during retirement should be informed about every viable option, including life settlements. This option, which can convert an unneeded life insurance policy into a windfall, is Read more >>
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 >>
For seniors, health concerns often spring up unexpectedly, and the rising and prohibitive costs of quality health care lead to a burdensome financial situation for many people in their retirement years. An AARP study estimated that 65-year-old couples who retired in 2017 would face $275,000 of health care costs during retirement. When health expenses are Read more >>
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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