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 Throughout the course of your life you will be faced with some extraordinary highs and some corresponding lows. You may not have pictured life to be unfolding the way it is right now and you might be facing the most difficult time of your life, mentally, physically or emotionally. However, there are ways to be […]

 Recently, Florida passed a law requiring insurance companies to provide policyholders with disclosures related to significant changes to their life insurance policy. The new law is considered to be an important step in the Senior’s Right to Know movement. Because Florida has more senior residents than almost any other state, the area tends to be […]

 For many, providing help for your aging parents can be financially, logistically, and emotionally challenging. As your parents’ age, they may reach a point where they need extra help. The good thing is there are numerous resources available to assist you and your parents in the process as they enter this new chapter of their […]

 A viatical settlement is when you sell your life insurance to a third party. Instead of waiting until death to receive a payment from your life insurance company, you get access to the funds right away. Generally, to qualify for a viatical settlement, you need to have a life threatening illness, and for most people, […]

 The cost to treat cancer is so staggering in the United States that the National Institute of Health projects annual spending associated with cancer costs to be $158 billion by 2020. And for patients, as the cancer grows, so do the costs associated with treating it. Cancer treatment expenses increase exponentially as the disease progresses […]

 The term viatical settlement refers to a person with cancer or other life-threatening disease selling his or her life insurance policy in exchange for immediate cash. The person selling the policy can then use the proceeds to pay for medical treatments, living expenses, or any other costs they may have. This type of transaction can […]

 November is pancreatic cancer awareness month. Every year, about 55,440 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and 44,330 people die of this cancer. That equates to about 152 diagnoses and 121 deaths per day. Although pancreatic cancer only accounts for about 3% of all cancer in the country, it is one of the most deadly, […]

 Prior to doing their research, many people have assumptions about what viatical settlements are and how they work. That’s why it’s important to make sure you have all the facts before proceeding with a viatical settlement. Instead of sifting through tons of information, read this guide that debunks common viatical settlement myths. Myth #1: Viatical […]

 When many people think of viatical settlements, they imagine the ways the settlements can help the individual with cancer. But viatical settlements offer benefits that can help the entire family and anyone around the patient. Here’s a look at just some of the ways a viatical settlement can benefit family caregivers. Reduces Stress on Caregivers […]