What is a contingent beneficiary?
In the life insurance application process, you will be asked to name a contingent beneficiary. Here are a few things to consider when designating one.
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What is life insurance laddering?
Laddering life insurance policies is a strategy that helps you have additional coverage when you need it most and then it tapers off as your coverage needs lessen.
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Does life insurance cover the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
We answered some potential questions life insurance shoppers and current policyholders may have about the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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How will getting the COVID vaccine affect your life insurance?
Everything you need to know about getting the COVID vaccine when applying for life insurance.
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How to increase your life insurance coverage
New baby? New job? New house? You might need more coverage. Here’s how to apply for it.
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Is it possible to have too much life insurance?
Yes, it is — which is probably something you never expected to hear from a life insurance agency.
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How to give a life insurance policy to charity
There are a few things to consider if you plan to include a charity in your end-of-life planning. Learn how donate your life insurance proceeds to charity.
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How does a life insurance policy payout work?
A death benefit can be used by the beneficiary in different ways. Learn how a life insurance policy payout works and what beneficiaries need to know.
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When should you name a custodian?
Selecting a custodian is a big responsibility. Which is precisely why we’re going to explain more about how to choose the right person.
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Should you name a trust as a life insurance beneficiary?
People look to minimize the taxes on their life insurance benefits by making a trust a beneficiary of their policy, but the process can be complicated.
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