Whole Life Insurance: The Truth Salespeople WON’T Tell You

BiggerPockets MoneyMar 6, 20231h 1m6.7K viewsScore 85
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Summary

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This video debunks the common uses of whole life insurance, explaining why it's often a poor financial decision for most people. It highlights the high commissions involved and offers insights into the rare situations where it might be considered, alongside better alternatives.

Key insights

  • The returns guaranteed by whole life insurance are about 2% a year, with projected returns around 5%, which may not be acceptable for a long-term investment.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Buying more insurance than you need is a mistake, as insurance is generally a losing proposition.

Tools & resources

  • XY Planning Networkwebsite

    XY Planning Network provides a way to find fee-only financial advisors.

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