IUL insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that offers a death benefit along with a cash value component. Unlike traditional universal life policies, an IUL allows you to earn interest based on the performance of a stock market index, such as the S&P 500, while protecting your cash value from market losses.
Your IUL policy’s cash value grows through interest credited based on the performance of a market index. However, the policy includes a floor (typically 0% or 1%) that protects your cash value from negative market returns. Many policies also have a cap, which limits the maximum interest you can earn.
Your IUL policy is designed with a zero floor to prevent cash value losses due to negative market performance. However, policy fees and insurance costs could reduce your cash value if not properly managed.
An IUL policy allows you to build cash value over time, which you can access through tax-free policy loans or withdrawals. Many people use this strategy to supplement their retirement income without affecting their taxable income levels.
IUL insurance is ideal for individuals looking for:
Whole life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that provides lifelong coverage and a guaranteed death benefit. It also includes a cash value component that grows at a fixed rate over time.
You pay fixed premiums, and a portion of those payments goes toward building cash value. This cash value earns interest over time and can be accessed through loans or withdrawals while you're alive. The policy remains in effect as long as premiums are paid.
Yes! Whole life policies allow you to take tax-free loans against your cash value. However, unpaid loans and interest will reduce your death benefit.
Whole life insurance is primarily designed for financial protection rather than high investment returns. However, it offers stable growth, tax advantages, and guaranteed lifetime coverage, making it a great option for long-term financial planning and wealth transfer.
Whole life insurance is ideal for individuals looking for:
Term life insurance is a simple and affordable life insurance policy that provides coverage for a set period (e.g., 10, 20, or 30 years). If the policyholder passes away during the term, their beneficiaries receive a tax-free death benefit.
You choose a coverage amount and a term length. If you pass away within that term, your beneficiaries receive the payout. If the term ends and you’re still alive, the policy expires unless you renew or convert it to a permanent policy.
If your term policy expires and you still need coverage, you may have options to:
Term life insurance is ideal for: