Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Buy Life Insurance? Four Cases When You Should or Shouldn't
insurance If no one depends on your income for support, you probably don't need life insurance at all.
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Let's Talk About Life Insurance
Here's why it's so important to have a family conversation about life insurance and financial planning. It may be easier than you think.
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Four Common Misconceptions About Life Insurance
Just because you have no dependents and no debt doesn't mean life insurance wouldn't come in exceedingly handy for someone in your life or even a charity.
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?
Here's an example of what life insurance coverage would look like, with actual dollar amounts, for a hypothetical family with a mortgage and student debt.
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Five Ways to Lower Your Risk in Retirement
If you're losing sleep at night worrying about your investments, you might want to consider the benefits of protecting at least some of your principal.
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Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance in Your Estate Plan
Liquidity and tax-free benefits can bring peace of mind to policyholders, and the healthier and younger you are when you get it, the better.
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What to Consider Before Buying Life Insurance
For National Insurance Awareness Day, here’s the lowdown on the types of life insurance out there and what could work for you and your budget.
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How to Donate Your Life Insurance Policy to Charity
Donating an unneeded life insurance policy to charity can extend your charitable legacy. To maximize that gift, consider methods that may reduce your tax burden.
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Five Tips for Choosing Your Insurance Agent or Broker
Selecting an insurance professional could be as important as picking a surgeon. It might not be literal life-or-death, but it could be financial life-or-death.
