Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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It's Time to Check and Update Your BeneficiariesOutdated beneficiary designations can disrupt your estate plan. Learn which accounts to review, when to update beneficiaries and why it matters.
By Choncé Maddox
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Term Life Insurance Expiring? 3 Paths to ConsiderAn expiring term life insurance policy is a great wake-up call to update your coverage and estate plan so they align with your current season of life.
By Gina Cimineri, ChFC®, CLU®, CLTC®, RICP®, CDFA®
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5 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I RetiredNot only can these insights save you a boatload of stress later in life, but they can help ensure that you have a happy retirement.
By Pam Krueger
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How a Life Insurance Beneficiary WorksHave you designated your life insurance beneficiary? Take a moment now to protect your legacy.
By Karon Warren
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Do You Need Life Insurance When You're Young?Financial Planning Purchasing life insurance when you're young can save you thousands of dollars, while protecting those you may leave behind.
By Rivan V. Stinson
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Why Now is a Good Time to Get Whole Life InsuranceNow is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
By Rachael Green
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Should You Take the Survivor Option on Your Pension?In some cases, you could buy life insurance instead and get a better deal in protecting your spouse. There are some things to keep in mind, though.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Living Benefits: Life Insurance You Don't Have to Die to UseMillions of Americans have no protection for unexpected health costs in retirement. The answer isn't health insurance.
By Mehran Assadi
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Whole Life Insurance: Stealth Retirement Tool or Waste of Money?It may seem like everyone wants to sell you a whole life insurance policy. Is it worth it as a retirement savings hack?
By Maurie Backman
