Fewer U.S. households have bought life insurance in recent decades. Life insurance policies pay a death benefit, generally tax-free, to beneficiaries when a policyholder dies. Getting married, having ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...

Life insurance can be a complex product, and it’s important to research the options thoroughly before purchasing. Some common threads among life insurance policies can give you the big picture of how ...

Whether you’re buying out a partner or retaining a star employee, the right life insurance can be a versatile financial tool ...

Permanent life insurance generally provides coverage for your entire life and builds tax-deferred cash value. There are several types of permanent life insurance, including whole life insurance and ...

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Roughly half of Americans have life insurance. Fewer people own policies that will last beyond their current jobs. Is that a bad thing?

Steps to take to get a policy issued quickly and smoothly.