Avery Logan

Avery Logan is a writer for Harbor Life Settlements with expertise on insurance, finance, and senior care. He specializes in breaking down complex subjects in a way that's easy for people to understand so they can feel informed about what they're reading.

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What is an Accelerated Death Benefit?

Accelerated death benefits are life insurance policy riders or provisions that can be added to your insurance and allows you to access death benefits while you’re still alive. The accelerated death benefit is common and can often be included in your policy at no additional cost.

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How to Pay for Assisted Living Costs

How much does assisted living cost, and what are your options for covering these expenses? According to a government census, 10,000 baby boomers will turn 65 every day until 2030 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services notes 70% of these individuals will require some type of long-term care services. Pensions have become less common and many people don’t have adequate retirement savings to cover these costs out of pocket—so what options do you have?

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5 Tips on Caring for Elderly Parents

Providing care for an aging parents can be hard. Getting older comes with emotional, physical, and sometimes, financial stress. As each generation gets older and we are faced with the issue of caregiving, we start thinking about how we can help our parents live happy and fulfilled lives.

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What are the Living Benefits of Life Insurance?

Most people think the benefits of life insurance only occur after someone passes away, but many policies also carry benefits that can be utilized throughout the policyholder’s life. In fact, your policy may include cash options you aren’t aware of that can provide financial assistance or relief.

In this in-depth overview, we’ll help you understand what the living benefits of life insurance are so you can take advantage of the financial options available to you or your loved ones.

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What to Know About Cashing Out Life Insurance

Paying life insurance monthly premiums may become a burden for policyholders who are facing money constraints. This feeling worsens with the realization that life insurance benefits can be availed only after the death of the policyholder. However, one fact that many policyholders don’t know is that they can cash out life insurance before death in …

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