Roughly half of Americans have life insurance. Fewer people own policies that will last beyond their current jobs. Is that a bad thing?

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 ...

Fewer U.S. households have bought life insurance in recent decades. Life insurance policies pay a death benefit, generally tax-free, to beneficiaries when a policyholder dies. Getting married, having ...

Life insurance offers a combination of benefits when you pass away and while you're still alive. These benefits can have long-lasting impacts for your family, too.

Know when to get life insurance and when you might want to skip coverage Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited ...

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

Life insurance can be a complex product, and it’s important to research the options thoroughly before purchasing. Some common ...

The strategic use of life insurance helps equalize inheritances, provide immediate liquidity for tax bills and more ...