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Life Insurance

Who Should Manage the Money? When a Life Insurance Trust Helps

October 20, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
Multigenerational family gardening together while planning a life insurance trust for their legacy.

A life insurance trust may help families manage proceeds, protect young beneficiaries, and coordinate estate plans. Learn the roles, rules, risks, and questions to ask. Read more

Categories Family Protection, Life Insurance Tags Beneficiaries, Family Protection, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Beneficiaries, Permanent Life Insurance

Life Insurance for Diabetics: A Practical Underwriting Guide

October 12, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
Diverse multigenerational family together representing health insurance coverage and family well-being

Diabetes does not automatically prevent someone from qualifying for life insurance. Learn what underwriters review, how A1C fits into the decision, and how to compare available policy paths. Read more

Categories Life Insurance, Family Protection Tags Family Protection, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Coverage, Permanent Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance

Can You Use Life Insurance While Alive? Living Benefits Explained

October 2, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
Couple reviewing a policy folder at home while learning about living benefits.

Living benefits may help with household expenses, eligible care, or preserving coverage. Jay A. Cohen explains illness riders, cash-value access, costs, and practical next steps. Read more

Categories Life Insurance, Family Protection Tags Accelerated Death Benefits, Insurance Planning, Life Insurance, Living Benefits, Policy Loans

Cash Value Life Insurance: A Smart Guide to How It Works

October 1, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
Middle-aged couple reviewing cash value life insurance with an insurance professional.

Learn which life insurance policies may build cash value, how access works, and what loans, withdrawals, charges, and lapse risks can mean for coverage. Read more

Categories Life Insurance, Financial Planning Tags Cash Value Life Insurance, Indexed Universal Life, Life Insurance, Permanent Life Insurance, Policy Loans

Life Insurance Cost: A Smart Guide to Comparing Quotes

September 30, 2026September 29, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
Couple reviewing folders at home while considering life insurance cost.

Wondering what life insurance might cost? Learn why averages can mislead, what affects your premium, and how to compare coverage and payment terms with confidence. Read more

Categories Life Insurance, Family Protection Tags Insurance Planning, Life Insurance, Life Insurance Coverage, Permanent Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance

IUL Retirement Planning: Reducing Investment Risk Near Retirement

September 16, 2026August 25, 2026 by Jay A. Cohen
IUL retirement planning and investment risk near retirement

Explore how IUL retirement planning may provide another source of flexibility near retirement, along with the policy costs, limitations and risks that must be considered. Read more

Categories Retirement Planning Tags Indexed Universal Life, Investment Risk, IUL Retirement Planning, Life Insurance, Retirement Income, Sequence of Returns Risk
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