Life Insurance: The Uses For Term (For Business and Personal Planning) and Permanent

This podcast episode explores the misconceptions and importance of life insurance for different life stages. The guest emphasizes the need to understand the cost structure and charges associated with the policy, as well as the significance of due diligence when choosing a carrier. The discussion highlights the use cases of life insurance for stay-at-home spouses and business owners, with a focus on buy-sell agreements and key man policies. The benefits of leveraging partnership taxation and buy-sell planning in business are also explored, along with the role of permanent insurance in advanced planning techniques. The conversation delves into the different types of permanent insurance policies and the importance of convertibility features and crediting mechanisms. The podcast episode also discusses index universal life insurance and considerations for both accumulation-oriented and death benefit-oriented policies. The speakers emphasize the value of working with an advisor who understands the policies and their value. Lastly, the episode explores the importance of incorporating life insurance into business and estate planning, as well as its role in overall asset allocation and intergenerational planning.