Life Insurance
Life insurance can safeguard your family's future. Get tips to find out which type of life insurance policy is right for you.
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Whole life insurance combines life insurance with an investment component.
- Coverage for life
- Tax-deferred savings benefit if premiums are paid
- 3 variations of permanent insurance: whole life, universal life and variable life include investment component
Term life insurance is precisely what the name implies: an insurance policy that is good for a specific term of time.
- Fixed premium over term
- No savings benefits
- Outliving policy or policy cancellation results in no money back
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Life Insurance Basics
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State Farm
State Farm is a well-known company with an excellent reputation for overall customer service. It's a solid option if you prefer a one-stop shop, as it offers various life insurance products as well as auto, home and renters insurance.
MassMutual
Policyholders looking for whole life insurance with plenty of rider options from a company with high customer satisfaction and the financial strength to back it up might find MassMutual to be a good choice for life insurance.
Nationwide
Nationwide historically ranks highly in customer service and offers a wide variety of life insurance products, including a term policy that tells you instantly if you’re approved for their no-exam option, allowing you to purchase the policy on the same day.
Guardian
Policyholders seeking term, whole, or universal life insurance and who appreciate the guidance of a financial representative might consider Guardian Life as their company of choice.
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