Life insurance provides many American families with an important financial safety net. The life insurance industry is large, and while it may seem stodgy, it is ever-evolving. We looked at statistics ...

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

Many people generally understand that life insurance can provide payouts to your family or other beneficiaries when you pass away, but there are many nuances. Not only are there differences in the ...

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With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...

No one likes to think about the day when they or their loved ones will die, but it’s an important part of your finances. Life insurance can help to ease any concerns about what will happen financially ...

Life insurance policies typically won’t pay out a death benefit if the insured dies by suicide within two years of buying the policy. This two-year period is known as a suicide clause. If a suicide ...

An untold number of life insurance policies worth millions of dollars go unclaimed every year because loved ones either fail to file a claim or the policy itself is lost or forgotten. When a family ...