3. POSITIVES
STABILITY
IN
RETIREMENT
people’s expenses are
tending to remain
higher than in previous
generations, creating
more need for
survivors’ protection.
Permanent life insurance plays a more
important role in financial planning with life
expectancies in America rising.
It remains enforced regardless of changes in a
person’s health status.
4. POSITIVES
TAX
SAVINGS
APPRECIATION AND
As premiums are paid, cash value
accrues, which increases the death
benefit and provides a savings nest
egg. The cash value can be accessed at
any time and used for any purpose.
Some policies pay dividends, which add
to the cash value. The policyholder can
also use the dividends for premium
payments.
5. BERKSHIRE UNIVERSITY | COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE
POSITIVES
TAX-FREE BENEFITS
On average, income taxes take 1/3 of Americans’ earnings. Life
insurance proceeds from the death benefit or policy loans come
unencumbered by a bill from Uncle Sam. Few other investments
offer that level of savings and must work harder to make up for
the tax bite.
6. NEGATIVES
PREMIUMS
HIGHER
PREMIUMS FOR
UNIVERSAL LIFE
AVERAGE 6 TIMES
MORE, AND WHOLE
LIFE AVERAGES 10
TIMES MORE.
UNIVERSAL LIFE
PROVIDES FLEXIBLE
PREMIUMS, WHILE
WHOLE LIFE
PROVIDES LEVEL
PREMIUMS.
Compared to term life
Many households find themselves unable to afford the
amount of permanent insurance they need, especially if
they have young children.
To remedy this, they can consult with their insurance
agents about permanent life insurance with a term
rider. This provides additional term insurance for a
certain number of years.
Another option is a term policy that offers the right to
convert part of the policy to whole life.
7. PERMANENT LIFE
INSURANCE
provides essential coverage for any household.
Financial planners always recommend permanent
coverage. If more coverage is needed for a time, term
life insurance can fill the gap.