Picking the right life insurance can feel like a puzzle for a lot of folks. Term life insurance and whole life insurance each bring something different to the table. Figuring out what sets them apart ...

Your best choice depends on your budget, time frame and investing needs Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited ...

Surprises are a constant companion of life. Some of them are good, like birthdays and weddings. Others are unpleasant, like sudden ailments and accidents.

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?

AARP offers life insurance from New York Life, but there are some potential downsides ...

Many term life policies let you switch to permanent coverage, like whole life or universal life, without undergoing a medical exam. Your conversion window won’t stay open forever, so grab your policy ...

We analyzed 19 term life insurance companies to find the best options based on cost, coverage and complaints ...

Term insurance locks in rates for a specific period, with low-cost premiums but no cash value. Whole life provides lifelong coverage and a cash value account, but premiums are typically much higher ...

Term life insurance expires after a predetermined time frame but, so long as you keep paying your premiums, whole life insurance will always remain in force. That makes it more expensive, but a whole ...