Laurie Sepulveda is a MarketWatch Guides team senior writer who specializes in writing about personal loans, home equity loans, mortgages and banking. She lives in North Carolina and has taught and ...

If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking yourself, “Can I sell my life insurance policy for cash?” Let’s dive into why you might want to do this, along with the pros and cons. When you purchase ...

“You’re worth more dead than alive!” the greedy Mr. Potter tells George Bailey in the classic film " It's a Wonderful Life ," ...

Selling your life insurance policy through a life settlement can offer immediate financial relief and flexibility, but there ...

Jessica Gibson is a content update editor and writer for Investopedia. She has over 10 years of experience in digital publishing and three years of experience covering financial topics like insurance, ...

In today’s complex business landscape, advisors play a vital role in guiding business owners through critical transitions, and succession planning is paramount among business owners’ concerns. While ...

Cross-selling is a cornerstone of effective insurance sales, offering significant opportunities to enhance client relationships and meet critical needs. One such opportunity that often gets overlooked ...

'I took out a $250,000 policy for a 10-year term. At the time, the payments were $200 per month.' Dear Quentin, I am an old man in my 80s. When I was 50, I retired from a civil-service job after 30 ...

Beyond a death benefit, life insurance can provide significant financial value and flexibility through 'living benefits' ...