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In The Balance‘s 2025 report, Abacus Life was listed under the Top 10 Best Life Settlement Companies in America! The report noted Abacus Life’s average settlement time of 35-42 days, no brokerage fees, and that Abacus is a direct policy buyer. “We chose Abacus Life Settlements because of the lightning-fast quote process and speedy sales process. You’ll likely see your funds within 14 to 21 days,” The Balance reported. The Balance named Abacus Life’s fast
According to U.S. News, “nearly 11% of Medicare beneficiaries said they struggle to pay their medical bills and have delayed care because they can’t afford it, according to researchers who analyzed data from a regular federal survey of current Medicare beneficiaries.” The general consensus deems it to be not as “universally accessible or equitable” as it should be, leaving many to struggle financially. The Hidden Costs of Traditional Medicare Statistics show that lower-income seniors are
The start of a New Year can prompt a lot of resolutions—like to go the gym more frequently, to pick up a new hobby, or to get your finances in order. This time of year, offers the perfect opportunity to start with a clean slate to establish your priorities and goals for the future. Proper money management is essential for all age groups and stages of life. Seniors tend to experience changes in their spending
Each year, Conning releases a detailed report recounting the year in review of the life settlement industry. Despite the disruption caused by Covid-19, the life settlement market in 2020 enjoyed its fifth consecutive year of growth in the amount of face value settled. Looking ahead, the outlook for continued growth remains favorable. We have detailed some of the key points from the report: The average of Conning’s ten-year forecast of the annual gross market potential
Here at Abacus Life Settlements, our main priority is to educate our clients on all of their available financial options, helping them choose the best avenue for their specific situation. We want to make sure each client chooses the option that will best help them and their family, especially in some of life’s more critical instances. When an individual is facing a severe illness or condition and is seeking financial assistance, they are more likely
In some instances, seniors will find themselves with life insurance policies they no longer want or need. Whether the premiums are too costly, the policy is underperforming, or the underlying need for the policy is simply not there anymore, seniors will look for ways out. More often than not, they will end up surrendering the policy to rid themselves of the burden. However, that is never the best outlet. When a policy is surrendered, one