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Life Insurance

Intro to Life Insurance

Life insurance is one of the most flexible financial tools available. It can protect your family, cover final expenses, pay off debts, or create a cushion for the people you care about. Some policies are designed to be simple and affordable; others offer long-term stability and cash value. The goal of this page is to walk through each type of coverage clearly so you can understand how they work and decide what fits your situation best.

What Life Insurance Is
Designed To Do

Life insurance exists for one main reason — to make things easier for the people you leave behind. That can mean:​

  • Helping your spouse replace lost income

  • Covering funeral and burial costs

  • Paying off medical bills or debts

  • Providing a financial safety net

  • Leaving a small legacy for children or grandchildren

  • Protecting your family or business from unexpected financial strain

 

Different types of policies handle these needs differently. Below, we break down the most common options in plain English.

Term Life Insurance
Simple, Time-Based Protection

Term life insurance is the simplest form of coverage. It lasts for a specific number of years — typically 10, 20, or 30 — and is often the most affordable option.

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People often choose term life insurance to:​

  • Provide protection during working years

  • Cover a mortgage or other major debts

  • Make sure a spouse or children are supported

  • Keep things simple and budget-friendly

 

Term life does NOT build cash value. â€‹It’s strictly designed to provide financial protection for a set period of time.

Cash Value Life Insurance
Protection That Builds Over Time

Cash value policies provide lifetime coverage along with a savings-style component that grows over time. These policies are designed for long-term planning, stability, and predictable protection.

Inside this category, there are three common types of policies:

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Whole Life Insurance

 

Whole life is the most stable form of cash value coverage. It has:​

  • Lifetime protection

  • Level premiums that never increase

  • Guaranteed cash value growth

  • A predictable structure that never changes

 

It’s often used for final expense planning, legacy planning, or simply to make sure everything is taken care of for your family.

 

Universal Life Insurance (UL)

 

Universal life offers more flexibility than whole life. With UL, you can:​

  • Adjust premiums (within limits)

  • Customize how the policy is built

  • Structure coverage for long-term or lifetime protection

 

Some people choose UL because they want a policy that can adapt as life changes.

 

Indexed Universal Life (IUL)

 

Indexed Universal Life adds a market-linked component to the cash value.
Your money isn’t invested directly in the market, but cash value can grow based on an index like the S&P 500. People look at IUL when they want:​

  • Lifetime coverage

  • Flexible premiums

  • Potential for cash value growth without market losses

  • Future financial options for family or business planning

 

IUL isn’t designed for quick gains. It’s a long-term strategy that works best when funded properly and allowed to grow over time.

Final Expense Coverage —

Simple Lifetime Protection

Final expense policies are smaller whole life plans designed specifically to cover funeral and burial costs. They are meant to remove financial stress from family members at a difficult time. These policies typically:

  • Offer guaranteed lifetime coverage

  • Have stable, predictable premiums

  • Require no medical exam in many cases

  • Provide $5,000–$30,000 of protection

 

This is one of the most straightforward and common life insurance solutions for seniors.

A Simple Way To Think About Coverage Amounts

The right coverage amount depends on what you want the policy to accomplish:

  • Funeral and burial costs

  • Replacing income for a spouse

  • Paying off a mortgage or remaining debts

  • Covering medical bills

  • Leaving something behind for your family

 

For some people, $10,000–$20,000 is enough.


For others, $100,000+ may be appropriate.

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There’s no “correct” number — it’s about what fits your goals and your situation.

If You’d Like Help Comparing Options

If you’d like help reviewing the options, understanding what you already have, or figuring out which type of policy fits your situation, I’m here when you need me — no pressure, no obligation.

 

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Email: info@cover6financial.com

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