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What is a Return of Premium Life Insurance Policy?
A Return of Premium (ROP) life insurance policy guarantees a full or partial refund of the premiums you pay if you outlive the stated term of the policy. This feature is typically added as a rider to a traditional term life policy that has a 20- or 30- year term. Some ROP policies return only the base premium payments to the policyholder but not the additional cost for the ROP rider, while others return the full cost.
The Best Retirement Blogs in 2024
It’s never too early or too late to plan for retirement. Whether you are planning or saving for retirement or are already retired and looking for more lifestyle tips and advice, Harbor Life Settlement has pulled together a list of retirement blogs that will help you in 2020.
Best Retirement Communities of 2024
The best retirement communities generally deliver on climate, proximity to healthcare, affordability, social activities, and retirement center amenities. They can range from cozy, close-knit neighborhoods, to sprawling city-like meccas where you never have to wander outside the gates. You can also find less formal enclaves of retirees in cities throughout the U.S. — some of which make great retirement destinations for those who don’t like the feel of a master-planned community.
Here’s a look at 15 retirement locations that might match your definition of the ideal place to retire.
All About Life Settlement Brokers
Simply put, life settlement brokers work on your behalf to get you the maximum possible price when you’re selling a life insurance policy you no longer need or want.
4 Ways Filial Responsibility Laws Can Affect You
Your folks clothed you, bandaged your skinned knees, and fed you dinner for years. And now, it may be time to return the favor, figuratively anyway. Did you know that some states make it your legal responsibility to support your parents financially? It’s true, and without some proactive planning, you may be at risk of footing the bill for your parents’ high-dollar medical debt.
Indoor Activities for Seniors in Isolation
With the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, people are being asked to practice social distancing and to stay at home to help staunch the transmission of the disease. Transmission of COVID-19 happens person to person and, therefore, it’s essential that we practice social distancing and isolation especially for those who are elderly or have compromised immune systems.
How the Coronavirus Affects Life Insurance Policies
Yes, toilet paper is hard to come by and there’s no telling when you’ll be able to eat in a restaurant again. But the pandemic is also causing economic turmoil, driving changes in the stock markets, interest rates, and the insurance industry. Obviously, your portfolio has been hit hard by the turbulent financial markets. As well, your life insurance policy — or the prospect of getting one — may look very different as the U.S. pandemic response evolves.
What is Long-Term Care Insurance and Is It Worth It?
When you start shopping for long-term care insurance, you’ll realize quickly that it’s pricey and complicated. And that can leave you wondering whether this form of coverage is worth it. Unfortunately, there’s no short answer to that question. Long-term care insurance can add value in certain situations, depending on the coverage, as well as your net worth, your age, and your health history. Before you can fully evaluate how long-term health insurance would fit into your life, though, it’s wise to master the basics of how this coverage works.
Do I Need an Elder Law Attorney?
You wouldn’t hire an accountant to fix your car, or a mechanic to prepare your tax returns. By the same token, a general practice attorney isn’t the best choice for legal matters involving the seniors in your life. The better choice is an elder law attorney, who specializes in legal issues that arise for seniors and their families.