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. 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 policies in the secondary … [Read more...]
