Life Insurance

There are many kinds of life insurance, but they generally fall into two categories: term insurance and permanent insurance.

Term insurance is designed to meet temporary needs. It provides protection for a specific period of time (the "term") and generally pays a benefit only if you die during the term. This type of insurance often makes sense when you have a need for coverage that will disappear at a specific point in time. For instance, you may decide that you only need coverage until your children graduate from college or a particular debt is paid off, such as your mortgage.

In contrast, permanent insurance provides lifelong protection. As long as you pay the premiums, and no loans, withdrawals or surrenders are taken, the full face amount will be paid. Because it is designed to last a lifetime, permanent life insurance accumulates cash value and is priced for you to keep over a long period of time.

It's impossible to say which type of life insurance is better because the kind of coverage that's right for you depends on your unique circumstances and financial goals.

But remember, the best way to figure out the amount and type of life insurance that makes sense for your particular situation is to meet with a qualified and licensed life insurance professional.

What is whole life insurance?

Whole life insurance provides financial protection over your entire lifetime. This is different from a term life insurance policy, which provides protection for a specified period of time. Also, known as ordinary life or straight life, whole life insurance is in the cash value category of life insurance. Universal life, variable life, and endowment policies are also in this category.

The premiums of whole life insurance are fixed at the age you buy your policy and do not change as you get older. As long as you pay the monthly premium, your beneficiaries receive a payout upon your death.

What are the benefits of whole life insurance?

Whole life insurance doubles as both comprehensive coverage and an investment tool. Many of these policies invest part of your premium to allow your policy to accrue cash value. You can save these additional funds as part of the death benefit payout. Or, you can withdraw funds to support big life events, such as buying a new home or sending a child to college.

Because whole life is more comprehensive, premiums often cost more than term life insurance. But, you get a lot more bang for your buck. Plus, your premium remains the same throughout your life. With term life insurance, your rate is recalculated each time you renew coverage.

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