Editor's note: This is the first article in a series about financial and/or estate planning issues that we all should know but might be too embarrassed to ask about. First up: life insurance trusts.

Using life insurance in estate planning is a strategic approach that ensures your loved ones' financial security after your ...

Life insurance is an integral part of an overall financial plan. Regular reviews can determine whether the policy is performing according to expectations and meeting the client's current financial ...

You may wish to make the charity the beneficiary (or a contingent beneficiary) of a life insurance policy as a way to make a sizeable future gift. You retain lifetime ownership of the policy, keeping ...

Life insurance is designed to provide financial protection for your chosen beneficiaries. Term life insurance is generally affordable with coverage lasting 10 to 30 years, while permanent life ...