The Life Settlement Blog

Stretch Your Retirement Budget with February Deals

(2 Minute Read) When we think about good seasons for a deal, the holidays often come to mind with Black Friday blowouts and other specials designed to drive our gift giving activities. But after the holidays are said and done,

Don’t Let Your Clients Surrender Their ILIT Policies Without Considering This

(3 Minute Read) Life insurance policies provide value to decedents and their beneficiaries, but the need for that value changes over time, especially as family financial situations change. Many seniors take out life insurance policies and place them into Irrevocable

Four Debt Management Tips for Seniors

(3 Minute Read) Personal debt is an issue that can plague anyone, regardless of background, status, or even age. While we may think of retirement years as a chance for relaxation, the truth is that many seniors are still feeling

3 Untold Benefits of Life Settlements for Advisors

(3 Minute Read) On the Life Settlement Advisors blog, we publish a lot of content about how selling a life insurance policy, also known as a life settlement, can help seniors turn an unwanted or unneeded life insurance policy into

Easy Hi-Tech Gigs for Retirees

According to a recent study by the AARP of almost 4,000 people over 45, 13% said they still work some in retirement. And why not? For many seniors, some work in retirement can offer significant benefits, from adding extra spending

How Does a Life Settlement Calculator Work?

(3 Minute Read) Did you know that you can sell all or a portion of a life insurance policy, even term insurance? That’s what the life settlement market is all about, and it can be a little confusing for newcomers.

Reasons to Retire Early

(2 Minute Read) You’ve probably been working hard, day in and day out, your entire life. And while, like many people, you did so happily in order to provide for you and your family, retirement has probably always been in

Tax Strategies for Seniors

(3 Minute Read) At this point in your life, you probably have the whole tax thing down. You know the drill. Take some papers into your accountant and see how much you owe, pay it, and then repeat the next

Seniors and Their Pets

(3 Minute Read) If you’ve spent your life being really busy with a career, raising a family, or both, you may not have had time for one of life’s true pleasures: owning a pet. Now that you have retired and

Viatical Settlement vs Life Settlement: What’s the Difference?

(2 Minute Read) When you reach retirement age or start considering how you are going to finance your retirement, you may have a lot of questions. One common question is, “what’s the difference between a viatical settlement vs. life settlement?”