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The pros and cons of term life insurance vs. permanent life insurance

Higginbotham

One of the first and most important responsibilities embraced by every breadwinner is life insurance. Should they lose your support, life insurance will immediately pay your beneficiary the cash value of the life insurance policy, with no taxes owed, providing a lifeline to resolve debts and pay living expenses.

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Is indexed universal life insurance right for you?

Higginbotham

Life insurance can be a practical way of making sure that your loved ones are taken care of even after you’re gone. However, there’s more than one type of life insurance policy, and some can provide you with more features than just a death benefit. Term life insurance covers a predetermined period of time.

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The pros and cons of life insurance for children

Higginbotham

Parents often buy life insurance for themselves to help safeguard their children’s futures. But, should they also buy life insurance for their kids? Although the idea of life insurance for children may sound unusual, it can serve some practical purposes and offer long-term benefits.

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Do You Offer Group-term Life Insurance? Here’s What That Means for Taxes

Patriot Software

Company-sponsored life insurance is a pretty popular employee benefit. Thinking about offering group-term life insurance? Like any benefit, first understand employer tax responsibilities. Read on to learn: What is group-term life insurance? Is group-term life insurance taxable?

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Borrowing against life insurance: How it works

Higginbotham

You may be able to benefit from your life insurance policy while you’re still alive. If you own a permanent life insurance policy, it will accrue a cash value over time. This makes borrowing against life insurance possible. Term life insurance policies cover a predetermined period of time.

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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Free money does not have any work requirement, however, and is often income tax-free. 50% for a fifty cent per employee dollar saved match) and is taxed as ordinary income in retirement. Life Insurance - This is money transferred to a beneficiary via a deceased person’s life insurance policy.

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Life Insurance vs. AD&D

Fringe Benefit Analysts

When choosing your coverage options, you may be aware of life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D). What Is Life Insurance? Life insurance gives a policy holder’s family members financial protection should he or she die of an accident, illness or natural causes. What Is AD&D?