Variable life insurance is a permanent life insurance policy with an investment component. Learn more about how it works and about its pros and cons.

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When you apply for most types of life insurance, there is no guarantee you will be accepted – at least not at an affordable premium. That’s because the life insurance provider might determine that you ...

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Family life insurance isn’t a single product sold by insurance companies. In some cases, it refers to the ability to purchase additional coverage for family members. In others, it’s a way of conveying ...

These policies let you invest your cash value directly in mutual fund-like accounts, but they also carry risks if the investments lose money Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy ...

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Supplemental life insurance is additional coverage offered through your employer, usually at a discount. Supplemental life insurance typically doesn’t have a cash value component and coverage is often ...

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