There is no silver bullet when it comes to retirement planning. My most successful retirement clients — wealthy or not — knew that a comfortable retirement would be built around a combination of ...

There’s a common misconception that life insurance is only useful after someone dies. But modern policies can offer powerful ...

Many options are available when planning for retirement. Two popular options are life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs) and indexed universal life (IUL) insurance. Both offer a blend of life ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Without the right protection in place, even the most well-crafted retirement ...

Using a life insurance policy with a cash value can provide another income stream during retirement. However, this is a more complex form of retirement saving that you’ll want to approach carefully.

For high earners who have already maxed out their 401(k)s and IRAs, there is another vehicle for them to consider in growing their retirement savings: life insurance. “Assuming you are working with an ...

When you plan your finances, it includes multiple short-term and long-term goals. These may include buying a house, planning ...

Many people brush off life insurance as something people buy out of fear or obligation; an unnecessary monthly expense for a ...

Unfortunately, the SECURE Act of 2019 made it more difficult for the beneficiaries of IRAs and other retirement accounts to ...

This guide explains how life insurance needs change from youth to retirement. The key takeaway is matching coverage type and ...