Life Insurance Education

Learn about term life, whole life, and universal life insurance. Understand how much coverage you need and how to protect your family's future.

How to Choose a Life Insurance Beneficiary: Rules, Mistakes, and Best Practices

Choosing the right life insurance beneficiary is just as important as buying the policy itself. Learn the rules, avoid costly mistakes, and make sure your death benefit reaches the right people without delays or legal battles.

Feb 13, 2026
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Life Insurance with Pre-Existing Conditions: How to Get Covered

Having a pre-existing condition does not automatically disqualify you from life insurance. Learn how insurers evaluate health histories, which policy types are available, and how to secure the best rates whether you have diabetes, heart disease, cancer history, or another condition.

Feb 13, 2026
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Life Insurance for Seniors Over 65: Options, Costs, and What You Need to Know

Life insurance after 65 is still available — but the options, costs, and best strategies look very different. Learn about term, whole, guaranteed issue, and simplified issue policies for seniors, with real cost comparisons by age.

Feb 13, 2026
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Life Insurance Riders: What They Are and Which Ones You Need

Life insurance riders let you customize your policy with add-on benefits like waiver of premium, accelerated death benefit, and long-term care coverage. Learn which riders are worth the extra cost and which ones you can skip.

Feb 13, 2026
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Universal Life Insurance Explained: How It Works, Types, and Who It's For

Universal life insurance offers permanent coverage with flexible premiums and a cash value component, but the complexity is not for everyone. Learn how UL works, compare the four main types, and find out whether it belongs in your financial plan.

Feb 13, 2026
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? A Step-by-Step Guide

Most Americans are underinsured by an average of $200,000. Use the DIME method, a step-by-step calculation, and real-world examples to figure out exactly how much life insurance you need to protect your family.

Feb 13, 2026
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No-Exam Life Insurance: Is It Worth It?

No-exam life insurance lets you skip the medical exam and get coverage faster, but it comes with trade-offs. Learn about simplified issue, guaranteed issue, and accelerated underwriting so you can decide whether convenience is worth the cost.

Feb 13, 2026
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Final Expense and Burial Insurance: What It Is, What It Costs, and Who Needs It

Final expense insurance is a small whole life policy designed to cover funeral costs, medical bills, and other end-of-life expenses. Learn how it works, what it costs by age, and whether you need it.

Feb 13, 2026
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Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Which One Do You Actually Need?

Term life and whole life insurance serve very different purposes. Compare costs, benefits, and trade-offs to find the right policy for your situation.

Feb 11, 2026
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