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What is an accelerated death benefit?

Many people choose to add an "accelerated death benefit" rider to their policy. Make sure you know the…

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My face when I hear the life settlement market has evolved.

How life settlements began in 1911, what the AIDS crisis started, and the STOLI scandals the industry would…

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You Probably Don’t Qualify For A Life Settlement. Here’s Why.

Most people don’t qualify, despite what the commercials might suggest. Life settlements are typically for policyholders over age…

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NYC Resident Secures Dream Car With Viatical Settlement By Windsor

When faced with a terminal diagnosis and just 18 months to live, NYC native Ted Muller, was determined…

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Three Questions to Ask Your Life Settlement Company

Before moving forward, ask these questions to gauge transparency, culture, offers, and pressure tactics when dealing with life…

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Here’s The First Thing You Should Do During A Life Settlement

If you can’t locate your original policy, contact your carrier immediately and ask for a certified duplicate copy.

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A Volatile Stock Market Has Investors Eyeing Life Settlements

Advantage policyholder. In times of market volatility, non-correlated assets like life settlements gain traction.

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New Regulations Look To Increase Consumer Confidence In Life Settlements

The State Insurance Commissioners currently regulate life settlements in 45 states, an estimated 90% of the total US…

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You’ll Need These Documents To Start Your Life Settlement

Keeping these two documents handy will help you speed up a notoriously slow life settlement process.

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Chapter 5: What Have the Returns Been for the Last 10 Years?

Life settlements have become one of the most compelling non-correlated investments in the alternative asset space, often producing…

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Chapter 3: The Case For Investing In Life Settlements Long Term

Life settlements offer a unique alternative, one that delivers consistent performance, minimal market correlation, and long-term predictability.

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Chapter 2: Do I Need to Be Licensed or Certified to Buy Policies?

The answer depends on how you intend to invest, and whether you’re purchasing policies directly or investing through…

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