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Whole life is built on certainty. Premiums remain level. Cash value grows at a guaranteed rate. The death benefit stays intact. For people who want long-term predictability and the comfort of knowing ...

Whole life insurance is a form of permanent life insurance, which means the coverage remains in force until you die as long as you pay your premiums.

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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 ...

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