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The Evolution of Indexed Universal Life Insurance • The Insurance Pro Blog

Podcast: Play in new window | Download A volatility controlled index is essentially an algorithmic strategy that seeks to minimize investment losses by automatically reallocating between risky assets (stocks) and low-risk assets (cash or bonds) based on volatility measurements and predetermined benchmarks. As the podcast hosts explain, “a volatility controlled index is an index that […]
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Whole Life Insurance is More Popular

The Three Compelling Reasons Driving Demand • The Insurance Pro Blog

Despite critics calling it “old,” “expensive,” and “outdated,” whole life insurance is actually gaining popularity. Here’s what sophisticated investors know that others don’t. If you’ve been following financial discussions lately, you’ve probably heard the familiar refrain: whole life insurance is an outdated relic that modern investors should avoid. Yet here’s a surprising fact that might […]
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Taxable Life Insurance Situations

6 Situations That Create Tax Liability • The Insurance Pro Blog

Life insurance has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the most tax-advantaged financial vehicles available. The ability to grow cash value tax-deferred and access it tax-free has made whole life and universal life insurance popular choices for building wealth. However, it’s crucial to understand that not every life insurance transaction is tax-free. As someone […]
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Modified Endowment Contract

A Comprehensive Guide for Retirement Planning • The Insurance Pro Blog

Cash Value Growth: Both regular life insurance and MECs offer tax-deferred growth of cash value, maintaining this important advantage. Withdrawals and Distributions: This is where the biggest difference lies. Regular life insurance follows FIFO (First In, First Out) taxation, meaning you can withdraw your basis (premiums paid) tax-free first. MECs follow LIFO (Last In, First […]
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Is Whole Life Insurance an Effective Hedge Against Economic Tariffs? • The Insurance Pro Blog

Is Whole Life Insurance an Effective Hedge Against Economic Tariffs? • The Insurance Pro Blog

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Recent economic events are causing market volatility and uncertainty motivating many investors to seek stable alternatives for their financial portfolios. With the implementation of tariffs and the resulting market fluctuations, many are asking whether whole life insurance and other cash value insurance products can serve as effective hedges […]
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Step-by-step guide to life insurance loans

A Step-by-Step Guide • The Insurance Pro Blog

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Life insurance loans, particularly from whole or universal life policies, offer a flexible solution for cash flow fluctuations. The process involves checking available cash value, determining the loan amount, requesting the loan, and repaying it without a fixed schedule or penalties.  Interest rates vary by policy and insurer, […]
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