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Is whole life insurance always better than term life insurance?

Whole life offers permanent coverage and cash value but costs significantly more than term for the same death benefit. Term is often more affordable for a defined need, like income replacement during working years. Neither is universally "better."

Answer

it depends

Plain-English explanation

Whole life offers permanent coverage and cash value but costs significantly more than term for the same death benefit. Term is often more affordable for a defined need, like income replacement during working years. Neither is universally "better."

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Why is this term versus whole life insurance question confusing?

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