Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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How a 'Tax Bucket List' Can Help You Plan Your RetirementWhether you realize it or not, your money is sitting in three different tax “buckets.” To save on taxes throughout retirement, make sure to fill up your tax-free bucket. Here are two ways to do that.
By Justin Biance, Certified Estate Planner
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5 Ways to Use Your Life Insurance While You're AliveLife insurance can do more than just provide for your heirs — here's how to maximize your policy while you’re still here.
By Laura Gariepy
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Why You Should Get Whole Life Insurance After the Fed MeetingNow is a good time to diversify your retirement portfolio with a whole life insurance policy.
By Rachael Green
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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
