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How Much is My Life Insurance Policy Worth?   One of the most common questions people ask when they begin considering a Life Settlement is “How much is my Life insurance policy worth?” It’s a simple question, and it makes sense that a policyholder would want to know how much cash to expect from their policy prior to starting the 30-60 day Life Settlement process. There are generally accepted rules of thumb when it comes to Life
Is Retirement right for Me? As the nearly 76.4 million baby boomers in the American population near the age of retirement, the question that seems to be on everyone’s mind is, Is retirement right for me? The answer: As long as a person keeps up their standard of living, retirement can have a positive impact on physical and emotional wellbeing. Keeping up your standard of living means more than simply saving up to afford retirement.
Top 7 Ways to Spend your Life Settlement Money Congratulations! After years of working hard and careful spending, you get to open your wallet after receiving a bounty of cash from selling your life settlement policy. These are the top 7 ways to spend your life settlement money. Still not sure whether selling your life insurance policy or even part of it, is right for you? Head over to our Life Settlement FAQ page to
Life Settlements are Quickly Becoming a Mainstream Financial Option Americans are living longer than ever before. This is great news for those who can afford it, but bad news if you’re a baby boomer facing mounting debt and dwindling savings. This is why Life Settlements are Quickly Becoming a Mainstream Financial Option. The Stanford Center for Longevity reports that baby boomers hold less wealth, carry more debt, and will face greater expenses than retirees a decade older
Funding Long Term Care for Your Parents Financial milestones don’t stop at having children, getting married, or retiring. For many, planning for long-term care for your parents is a financial consideration.  According to a study conducted by Genworth, the national average cost of an assisted living facility in 2019 is 48,612. Up from just $28,800 in 2004. Private room nursing home costs have reached an outstanding $102,200 compared to only $65,185 in 2004. The national
As baby boomers head toward retirement, the growing retirement gap is in urgent need of help Consistent advances in medical science and senior health in industrialized nations have resulted in considerably longer retirements. On the surface, this is great news. Modern seniors are living longer and healthier lives. Retirement savings haven’t adjusted, however, and there is a crisis looming as more Baby Boomers age into retirement with woefully underprepared portfolios. The World Economic Forum released