Getting life insurance is a good idea, especially if you have a spouse or kids. But choosing the right life insurance policy for your family can be confusing, especially with dozens of types of ...

Your best choice depends on your budget, time frame and investing needs Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited ...

Life insurance is a policy designed to financially protect your loved ones in the event of your death. Insurance companies pay a set amount of money, called the death benefit, to a designated ...

Let's address the issue that has divided the insurance industry for decades: Should you buy whole life insurance to "be your own bank," or should you buy term insurance and invest the difference?

Term life insurance is one of the most affordable and straightforward types of coverage. When you purchase a term life insurance policy, you lock in rates and coverage for a specific period. Most term ...

Term life insurance locks in your rate and coverage for a specific timeframe. Whole life insurance usually lasts a lifetime and includes a cash value component. Your budget, family needs and financial ...

Life insurance offers valuable financial protection for loved ones in the event of your death. But there are a number of options when it comes to which type of policy to choose. Knowing the main ...