Nobody knows what life has in store for them from one day to the next. It’s not something that we like to dwell on, but the fact of the matter is that a sudden and fatal accident or illness could result in our family being left to fend for themselves. This could lead to all sorts of problems for your loved ones, most notably financial difficulty. Left to try and deal with monthly commitments and family debts, your family may be unable to cope financially without your income, and could end up losing everything they own. There is a way that you can provide peace of mind for yourself and security for your family, and that’s by taking out life insurance coverage. Life is full of...
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Life Insurance Policy with Cash Value Life insurance is a valuable gift option that is often overlooked. Life insurance is frequently purchased as part of an overall financial or estate plan. As circumstances in life change, the need for insurance may diminish. A gift of a paid-up policy can provide tremendous benefits to the Church or one of its institutions. Has outgrown the need for the insurance protection. Has paid into the policy for several years. Wants to ensure completion of a significant gift. Uses the gift of insurance as part of an overall financial plan. Gift features and benefits: Immediate income tax deduction available to 50 percent of adjusted gross income Flexibility in...
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In the past few years, we have had clients approach RIC with questions regarding “maturity date” and “maturity extension provisions” and their significance on life insurance policies. Historically an unseen risk, due to enhancements in medical care and good health habits, insureds are living longer and the odds of surviving to policy maturity are increasing. The risk of the insured living to maturity is especially true for policies issued prior to 2009, which utilized older mortality tables developed in 1980 or even back as far as 1952. It is not unusual for these contracts to have policy maturity at insured age 90, 95 or 100. The scope of this issue is significant. Surrendering a policy...
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What is Final Expense Life Insurance? Final expense insurance is a type of whole life insurance designed to cover medical bills and funeral expenses when you pass. A final expense policy is also known as burial or funeral insurance and is popular with seniors. Most final expense plans have these features: Whole life insurance – no expiration if premiums are paid Cash value – insured may be able to take out a policy loan Fixed premiums as long as they’re paid Simplified issue – usually no medical exam is required, just health questions on the application Easy application process Fast approvals – coverage can often be issued in days Contents Final Expense Life Insurance For Seniors Final...
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While term life insurance doesn’t build cash value, other types of life insurance work differently. Whole life insurance, which is also called permanent life insurance, for example, offers a death benefit but also builds cash value you can borrow against. In that sense, this “cash value life insurance” serves multiple purposes. Not only does it protect your family in the event of your death, but it can serve as a financial resource you can lean on when it makes sense. But, should you borrow against cash value life insurance? Maybe, but maybe not. You see, borrowing against cash value life insurance is not a black and white issue – it’s very much dependent on individual...
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Q. My wife and I have had a 20-year pay life insurance plan with London Life for several years. The plan has been paid for by dividends after 20 years of premiums. We are both 60 years old now, with two adult children ages 24 and 27, and both have their own careers. The plans are both worth $60,000 each as life insurance and they both have a cash value of $30,000 each. Would it be better to take out the cash portion and invest it—or to leave the plans as is? We both have pretty much maxed out our RRSP and TFSA plans. My wife is retiring this year, and I am still working, double dipping from a previous 25-year career. A. Neil, I have to tell you, I have a whole life policy myself, and for...
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