Life Insurance
News, insights and expert analysis on life insurance from the team at Kiplinger.
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Benefits of Permanent Life Insurance in Your Estate PlanLiquidity and tax-free benefits can bring peace of mind to policyholders, and the healthier and younger you are when you get it, the better.
By Rich Guerrini
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What to Consider Before Buying Life InsuranceFor 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.
By Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.
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How to Donate Your Life Insurance Policy to CharityDonating an unneeded life insurance policy to charity can extend your charitable legacy. To maximize that gift, consider methods that may reduce your tax burden.
By Caleb Lund, CAP®
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Five Tips for Choosing Your Insurance Agent or BrokerSelecting 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.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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I Didn’t Think I Needed an Estate Plan Until This HappenedThis financial professional was motivated to get her estate plan in order after the untimely death of a loved one. She shares six simple steps to do that for yourself.
By Pam Krueger
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When Is the Perfect Time to Buy Life Insurance?This is not an easily answered question, other than 'when you're the youngest and healthiest you can be.' Your occupation, habits and extracurricular activities will also affect your premium.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby BoomersEmergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.
By Justin Stivers, Esq.
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Whole Life Insurance: A Multipurpose Financial Planning Toolretirement Here’s how whole life insurance works, along with five key benefits (including savings and tax-efficient inheritance), as well as a few concerns to consider.
By Michael Aloi, CFP®
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Which Type of Life Insurance Is Right for You?Life insurance isn’t a one-size-fits-all option. Here are the differences between term life, whole life and indexed universal life insurance.
By Jay Dorso
