Remember the days of strolling through Blockbuster, scouring your town’s Redbox selections, or finding a red envelope from Netflix in your mailbox? Do you also remember the limited choices, long wait times, and late fees that made you want to pull your hair out? Thankfully, the rapid rise of streaming services has put an end […]
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Ever since Dr. Seuss introduced us to the Grinch — a green, Christmas-loathing character “whose heart grew three sizes” — we’ve been captivated. The tale has become so iconic that it’s spawned not one, not two, but three major film adaptations! Each version has its own unique charm, but have you ever wondered which Grinch […]
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From The Who to The Stones, some iconic groups have been entertaining Americans well past their initial surge in popularity. But which classic rock groups are Americans still enamored with? We analyzed Google Trends search data of 70 iconic rock bands that were at their peak pre-1990 to determine the most popular classic rock band […]
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Are you ready to indulge in some serious cookie talk? It’s Girl Scout Cookie time again, and whether you’re a die-hard Thin Mints fan or can’t resist the chewy goodness of a Samoa, there’s no denying the allure of these tasty seasonal treats! But have you ever wondered which Girl Scout Cookie flavors are the […]
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Has this happened to you? You’ve counted down the days and weeks until tickets go on sale for a long-awaited concert or game, and then BAM! You get to the checkout page, and there it is. An extra $50 is tacked on to your total for ambiguous “fees.” Although the convenience is a life-saver, buying […]
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As we round third and head for home on another MLB season, baseball fans are getting excited for the World Series. The playoffs have given birth to many baseball legends throughout the years. The long-standing tradition of baseball in the U.S. makes it easy for us as fans to get nostalgic for star players from […]
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There are a few main factors that go into figuring out how much money your life insurance policy is worth. The type of policy has an impact on how you can access cash. Permanent policies, including universal life, whole life, and variable life, build up cash value over time that the policy owner can borrow […]
You may have heard that people who own permanent life insurance policies have several options for getting cash out of their policy. […]
— It’s a commonly-held belief that proceeds from a viatical settlement aren’t taxed like ordinary income. While that’s generally true, there are specific conditions that must be met by the policyholder and the company that purchases the life insurance policy. […]
People who own a permanent life insurance policy with an investment component and have paid premiums for more than 15 years have several options for getting cash out of their life insurance policy. […]