whole life insurance

Despite some common misconceptions, life insurance isn't just for those of us who are married with children. If you're a single, you can benefit from it, too -- first, because you're probably more connected to people than you may think, and second, because it can be a great investment.

When it comes to life insurance, it seems that more folks are passing up old-fashioned term life for flashy new hybrid policies. So what's the allure of these new varieties of insurance, and more importantly, would you be better off with that plain vanilla policy after all?

Insurance isn't meant for the little hassles in life, but for the big events that can derail you financially. "Insurance is meant to protect against the really big stuff that rains down upon you," insurance agent Alan Canton tells WalletPop. But even Canton, and a handful of other insurance...

True, not everyone needs life insurance, but if anyone else depends on you to bring home a paycheck, you need it. Luckily, now's a great time to buy. Finance expert Jean Chatzky tells you what you need to know.

One common mistake is that many investors follow this oft-repeated advice: Buy term life insurance and invest the difference. But most people who buy term insurance don't "invest the difference." They "spend the difference."

This post is part of a series where personal finance expert Dan Solin provides 10 insurance tips no one else will tell you. See all 10, plus one bonus tip!Let's say you have determined that you need "permanent" insurance. Probably, you made this decision because you are convinced that you will hold...

Ken and Daria Dolan are widely known as America's First Family of Personal Finance.Question: We're just starting a family and reviewing our life insurance. There are SO many choices! We think the toughest choice is whether we should buy whole life or term insurance. What's your take? - Jessica,...