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Plain-English articles on life settlements, taxes, Medicaid, and making the right financial decision — written by licensed specialists.
Can You Cash Out Life Insurance While You’re Still Alive?
Life insurance is designed to provide financial protection for your beneficiaries after your death, but that does not mean the policy has no value to
Can You Use Life Insurance to Pay Medical Bills?
A serious illness can create expenses that health insurance does not fully cover, from deductibles and copays to medications, travel, home care, and everyday living
How to Decide Whether a Viatical Settlement Is Right for You
If you are living with cancer or another serious illness, you may be looking at your life insurance policy differently than you did when you
Can a Caregiver Help Apply for a Viatical Settlement?
If you are helping someone with cancer or another serious illness, you may wonder, can a caregiver help apply for a viatical settlement? Yes. A
What Medical Records Are Needed for a Viatical Settlement?
If you are considering selling your life insurance policy because of a serious illness, you may wonder, what medical records are needed for a viatical
What Happens to Your Life Insurance Policy After a Viatical Settlement?
If you are considering selling your life insurance because of a serious illness, you may wonder, what happens to your life insurance policy after a