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Learn more about how taxes apply to life insurance proceeds and when you do (and don’t) have to pay taxes on life insurance.

Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. While it can be an emotionally difficult topic to contemplate, life insurance provides a degree of protection for loved ones in ...

Ask your agent which type of life insurance, term or permanent, best suits your needs. Confirm with your agent if your policy offers living benefits, like access to cash value or critical illness ...

(BPT) – While you can’t predict everything life may throw at you, you can still set yourself up for some of life’s uncertainties. One way you can prepare for any situation and provide for your loved ...

These complex products tie cash value growth to the performance of an index, but it’s important to understand the limitations ...

You're trying to justify holding less life insurance by saying "Eh, the surviving spouse will still be working, and they can remarry in a few years, and things are all peachy again". Which is pretty ...

FCW.com's Friday Financials column offers some guidance if you are considering buying life insurance beyond what you may already have The life insurance industry reported an unprecedented surge in the ...

Anyone can qualify for these policies, but premiums are very high compared to other options ...