Your choice depends on your budget, timeframe and investing needs.

Term life insurance is a relatively inexpensive way to provide money for your family if you die. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

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 ...

You can buy term life online, from an agent or a broker, or directly from the insurer. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

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?

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 ...

A life insurance policy can provide your family with financial support after you die. Life insurance can help your beneficiaries with funeral costs, mortgage payments and other expenses. Term life ...