Insights & guides for cancer patients
Plain-English articles on life settlements, taxes, Medicaid, and making the right financial decision — written by licensed specialists.

Can You Sell a Life Insurance Policy with No Cash Value?
Many people assume that if their life insurance policy has no cash surrender value, it is worth nothing unless they pass away. However, can you

How Much Is My Life Insurance Policy Worth If I Have Cancer?
A cancer diagnosis can change your financial priorities, especially when medical expenses, lost income, and everyday living costs become difficult to manage. If you are

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