Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Borrowing Against Life Insurance: Pros, Cons and How It WorksUnlock quick access to cash by borrowing against your life insurance policy — without credit checks or strict repayment terms.
By Dori Zinn
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You Received a Life Insurance Payout. Here's How to Avoid an IRS Audit.You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now?
By Rachael Green
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9 Types of Insurance You Don't NeedFinancial Planning If you're paying for these types of insurance, you might be wasting your money. Here's what you need to know.
By David Rodeck
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need?insurance When assessing how much life insurance you need, take a systematic approach instead of relying on rules of thumb.
By Kimberly Lankford
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What Is Whole Life Insurance, and Do You Need It?Learn about whole life insurance, including how it works, how much it costs and if it might be right for you.
By Laura Gariepy
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What Is Term Life Insurance?Term life insurance offers affordable coverage for a set period — here's how it works and when it makes sense to buy a policy.
By Paige Cerulli
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Having No Life Insurance Is Like Driving Without a Seat BeltLife insurance is that boring-but-crucial thing you really need to get now so that your family doesn't have to launch a GoFundMe when you're gone.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Your End of Year Insurance Coverage Review ChecklistSponsored by Physicians Mutual
Stop paying for insurance you don't need and close coverage gaps you didn't know about with this year-end insurance review.
By Rachael Green
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I'm Embarrassed to Ask: What Is a Life Insurance Trust?Life insurance trusts, particularly irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), can minimize estate taxes and protect your heir's inheritance.
By Marguerite Weese, JD, LL.M.
