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?

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Cash value is a savings component of your permanent life insurance policy. You can take loans or withdrawals from the cash ...

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Life insurance can help you replace lost income, pay off large debts or leave a financial legacy after you die. But there are ...