Life Settlements
Life settlement news and analysis, with coverage of the secondary and tertiary markets for in-force life insurance policies.
As Stocks Take a Dive, Some Retirees Take a Look at Life Settlements
By Jeff Hallman and Scott ThomasFor seniors over the age of 65 who qualify, a life settlement can generate immediate cash.
August 09, 2019
Life Settlements and Long-Term CareA life settlement might be available when an accelerated death benefit rider is not.
March 26, 2019
Securities Class Action Settlements Amounted to $5B in 2018, Report SaysCornerstone Research's annual report also found that average settlement values rose, with many of them landing between $10 million and $48 million last year.
March 22, 2019
Creating Life Settlements Awareness — for the 100th TimeTwo veteran life settlement bloggers say they must persist because, sadly, ignorance does.
January 25, 2019
5 Life Settlements That Didn't Get AwayHere's a look at a sampling of recent transactions from a life settlement professional's book of business.
February 02, 2018
How the New TCJA Tax Law Affects Life SettlementsEveryone involved in estate planning needs to think about the implications for life settlement options.
January 03, 2018
New Tax Law Enhances Life Settlements MarketThe authors contend that the new approach may increase overall government tax revenue.
August 09, 2017
The Long-Term Care Crisis and Life SettlementsA group of regulators has suggested using life settlements to pay for care.