This week November 5, 2016 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at how one should evaluate investing in a life settlement fund. We answer a member's question on investing in closed end municipal bond funds. Finally, we compare investing in index mutual funds versus ETFs and the advantages and disadvantages of each investment vehicle. … [Read more...]
131: Is This The Creepiest Investment Ever?
How hedge funds and pension plans earn 15% to 20% a year buying life insurance policies from unwary individuals. Why it is better to keep your permanent life insurance rather than sell it as part of a life settlement. Photo by Chris Lawton In this episode you'll learn: What are life settlements and viaticals and how is the market developing.How well have life settlement investments performed and what drives the performance.Why insurance companies discourage selling life insurance … [Read more...]