Plain-English explanation
Term life insurance provides a death benefit for a set period with no savings or cash value component. Cash value accumulation is a feature of permanent policies like whole life or universal life, not term.
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Does term life insurance build cash value?
Term life insurance provides a death benefit for a set period with no savings or cash value component. Cash value accumulation is a feature of permanent policies like whole life or universal life, not term.
When to call a licensed agent
Call if you want coverage that also builds savings over time -- that's a different product type than term life.
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