The Perm / Term Squirm: Deciding Between Permanent and Term Life Insurance Policies Part 1 – Term Life Insurance
Just so you know, I’m a big fan of life insurance, both permanent (“perm”) and temporary (“term”) policies. On the other hand, it is also important to pick the right policy for the report; sometimes a perm policy with lots of bells and whistles is the perfect solution but in others, buying a simple, inexpensive term policy is the way to go. In the end, it’s about figuring out what policy fits your needs and budget, rather than your advisor’s. Just don’t automatically assume that your insurance agent is on the take if she sings the praises of universal life or he extolls the merits of a participating whole life policy.