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You bet your life insurance

Aug 14, 2026 · 38m
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  • Wall Street firms profit from life insurance policies through a secondary market.
  • Investors buy policies, receiving the payout upon the policyholder's death.
  • Policyholders can sell their policies to investors for immediate cash.

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