The Life Settlement Blog

5 Non-Traditional Retirement Investments

(4 minute read time) Planning for retirement is sometimes challenging because you have to save for so long without seeing any tangible return. Some of the investments on this list represent the opportunity to purchase property that makes your retirement

When to Rent or Buy a Vacation Home

(3 Minute Read) Retirement is a great time to relax and enjoy the luxuries of travel. However, jet setting around the country or globe can be expensive. For that reason, many seniors may consider a more permanent travel investment in

The Best Low Impact Exercises for Seniors

(3 minute read) Whether you enjoy it or not, exercise is unquestionably important. In fact, seniors need to get at least 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise a week. This type of exercise, also known as cardio, is that kind

Volunteering with Family

(3 Minute Read) Spending time with family is one of the best parts of our retirement years. Building lifelong memories and growing our relationships is certainly its own reward. But when we combine those connections with volunteering, we can be

Back to School Shopping Savers

(3 Minute Read) Living as a retiree means two things: more time with family and living on a fixed budget. With the school year on the horizon, it may be time to take the grandkids to the stores for back-to-school

Summer Skin Care Tips for Seniors

(3 minute read) For many, the summer months means getting outside and enjoying the warm weather. But with those toasty temperatures comes the threat of skin damage from the sun. Protecting our skin is important for folks of any age,

Online Mental Health Resources for Seniors

(4 Minute Read) As seniors, we spend plenty of time taking care of our health. We exercise to take care of our hearts, we avoid smoking to care for our lungs, we take supplements for our health, and we attend

International Travel Tips

(4 minute read) If you are retired or close to retirement now is the perfect time to hop on a plane and see the world.  There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to taking an international trip.

Devices and Services Covered by Medicare

(3 minute read) For seniors enrolled in Medicare Part B, the cost for medically necessary devices and services or procedures may be paid up to 80% after the deductible. Some of these life-improving medical tools for seniors and health tests

Great New Books to put on Your Summer Reading List

(3 minute read) It’s summer. It’s time to sit back and relax by the pool while soaking in the rays with a frosty beverage and a good book. But what to read? With so much going on in today’s busy