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Whole life and Universal Life insurance are
forms of permanent insurance. Unlike term insurance, if these
plans are structured properly, they remain in force for the
lifetime of the insured. Whole Life and Universal Life
Insurance build cash value. The insured can borrow against the
cash value of a policy in the event of an emergency.
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These plans are best purchased when you are
young. Rates are more than for term life insurance and can be
quite expensive after the age of 40. Whole life insurance and
Universal life usually offer level premiums for the life of the
policy. It is also possible to structure your policy so
that you only pay premiums for a certain number of years.
This option is more costly than paying a
level amount forever. However, for planning purposes, this
is a valuable feature, since most people don't want to pay a
large amount of money during their retirement years.
If you are interested in this type of
coverage it is extremely important that your policy have a "no
lapse" guarantee built into the plan. This is a
contractual obligation given by the insurance company that as
long as you pay your premiums on time, your coverage will never
lapse, regardless of how low interest rates drop.
The reason this feature is so important is
that many agent sell these plans based on an "assumed" rate of
interest. Illustrations with an assumed rate of interest
are basically worthless because if the rate you earn ever drops
below the assumed rate the cash value will not increase as
illustrated.
Nevertheless, whole life and universal life
insurance plans with no lapse guarantees can satisfy a multitude
of financial goals, from estate preservation to estate liquidity
to college funding for children. They also make wonderful
gifts for grandchildren.
Whole Life and Universal
Life insurance Policies offer:
- Accumulation of Cash Value
- Insurance is Permanent
- Can borrow against cash buildup in emergencies
- Premiums remain level
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