MoMo Productions / Getty Images For many life insurance shoppers, the first consideration when buying a policy is deciding between term life insurance and whole life insurance, also called permanent life insurance. Term life insurance offers you a death benefit for a specified term and provides no benefit if you outlive that term. Whole life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance, which is designed to provide a death benefit for your entire life, even if you live to a ripe old age. Here’s what you need to know about each of these life insurance options so you can make the best decision for your needs. What's the Difference Between Term and Whole Life Insurance? Duration...
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Most people don’t like thinking about insurance but it is very important to have. Life insurance is especially important if you have loved ones that you need to take care of in the event that the unthinkable happens to you. However, you may have trouble deciding between term life insurance vs. whole life insurance. Both term and whole life insurance offer a death benefit to your surviving family, but they work in very different ways, so it’s essential to understand the difference between the two. What is Term Life Insurance? Term life insurance is the simpler of the two different types of life insurance. It’s also the less expensive type of policy to purchase. When a term life policy, you...
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MoMo Productions/Getty Images Some term policyholders can convert all or part of their term life insurance to a permanent life insurance policy without having to reapply for coverage. If you have or buy a term policy with a conversion feature, you can take advantage of the lower cost of term insurance when your budget is limited, then convert some or all of it to a permanent life insurance policy later. In this way, you can keep coverage beyond the expiration of the original policy's term, and potentially build a cash value. Term vs. Whole Life and Universal Life Insurance Term life insurance provides a death benefit in the event you pass away during the term of the policy. It...
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You’ve decided you need life insurance. Great. Now you need to decide which type of life insurance you need. Life insurance policies aren’t all the same. There’s actually a wide range of coverage types, and they each come with their own advantages and disadvantages. So what’s the right life insurance policy for you? Here’s what you need to know about the difference between term insurance and whole life insurance. Term vs. Whole Life Insurance Term life insurance is designed to last for a predetermined period of time. The term lengths vary considerably, but they are often for five, 10, 20 or 30 years. If the insured dies during this coverage period, the death benefit is paid to the...
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The Comparison of Term Life Insurance with Whole Life Insurance Life insurance is a serious business that people should think twice about before signing, because it is not an investment tool, nor a way to save for college when purchased for children. However, for those who understand what insurance is intended for, term life insurance versus whole life insurance is a consideration coming into play. A whole life insurance company generally may provide a term life insurance quote to help you decided on the insurance to be purchased. Money is the critical factor between both insurance coverage’s. As an example, the first annual premium of a whole life insurance policy is typically much...
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The best way I can describe the term insurance vs. permanent insurance is by using the example of your home. If you "rent" your home, this would be similar to a term policy. Typically, when you rent your home, you have a lease for a certain time period - 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, etc. At the end of this term, your landlord has the right to raise your rent. Well, term insurance is very similar. At the end of your "term" (10 years, 20 years, 30 years, etc), the insurance company has the ability to raise the cost of your insurance. During the "term" however, the price remains the same. Whole Life Insurance is a permanent type of policy. A permanent policy is similar to owning your home. When...
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Term vs. Whole Life Insurance Assuming you've already determined that life insurance is a "must-have" for you and your family, you now have a few decisions to make in choosing a life insurance company as well as life insurance policy that meets the needs of your family and loved ones in the event of your premature and untimely death. One of these decisions centers on the type of life insurance coverage you are going to use. There are more than one different types of life insurance available in order to meet the unique needs, including health situation, financial situation, lifestyle, and budget, of each individual and family. CLICK HERE for a Term Life Insurance Quote! Most Common Types of...
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Term Life Insurance vs. Whole Life Insurance: What’s the Difference? It’s no secret that life insurance gives a much-needed financial safety net for your dependents if you aren’t around to be there. Mortgages, funeral costs, debt – the list of costs is plentiful. But when you’re deciding on a new policy, do you want whole life insurance, or term life insurance? Let’s outline some differences. As the name conveys, term life insurance provides coverage over a “term”, or certain period. When you buy the policy, you can choose the term yourself – although common terms are 10, 20, or 30 years. Generally, the death benefit and premium stay the same...
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Final Expense and How it Compares to Term Life Regardless of where you are in life, whether you have kids, grandkids, or are fresh out of college, you want to be protected from financial hardship. These days, funerals can cost on average around $15,000. With that being the case, it’s important to know your options for easing loved ones’ minds financially, on one of their worst days. There are three ways your funeral can be insured: individual final expense policy, traditional term life insurance policy, or a whole life insurance policy. INDIVIDUAL FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE An individual final expense policy, also known as burial insurance, refers to the minimal policy covering the cost of...
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