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Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. While it can be an emotionally difficult topic to contemplate, life insurance provides a degree of protection for loved ones in ...

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Ask your agent which type of life insurance, term or permanent, best suits your needs. Confirm with your agent if your policy offers living benefits, like access to cash value or critical illness ...

(BPT) – While you can’t predict everything life may throw at you, you can still set yourself up for some of life’s uncertainties. One way you can prepare for any situation and provide for your loved ...

Applying for life insurance means answering some pretty personal questions. For example: How much do you weigh? (We’re talking the actual number, not the aspirational estimate on your driver’s license ...

AARP offers life insurance from New York Life, but there are some potential downsides ...

Life insurance is something every family provider should have. The amount of life insurance you need is dependent on a number of factors. Your age, health, and job can all factor into how much you pay ...

A CPA explains the pros and cons of life insurance options available to retirees.