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- Jun 01, 2017
The Differences Between Term and Permanent Life Insurance
Take a look at the two types of life insurance and the financial needs they meet.

Many investors overlook life insurance when assembling a financial portfolio. But life insurance is an essential product that can give you protection plus the opportunity to build wealth you can access today — and pass on to your family.
The key is determining which type of life insurance – term or permanent life insurance – is right for your needs and may help you achieve financial security.
Term Life
Term life insurance is similar to renting a home. It provides temporary protection for a fixed
Term life policies typically are less expensive than permanent life insurance. You can determine how much coverage to purchase by calculating potential lost income
Permanent Life
Permanent life insurance is more like buying a home. It provides coverage for life, rather than a specific amount of time. The premiums you pay into the policy also have the potential for tax-deferred growth, building cash value that can be tapped* for emergencies or planned expenses like school tuition.
There are several types of permanent policies that provide different benefits, like offering a fixed rate of growth or increasing their cash value based on the annual returns of the stock market. The right policy and amount of coverage
Life insurance is an essential tool for achieving financial security, with many types offering a mix of protection and living benefits. Talk to your financial professional about the type of life insurance policy that will meet your needs.