Let's address the issue that has divided the insurance industry for decades: Should you buy whole life insurance to "be your own bank," or should you buy term insurance and invest the difference?

Getting the right insurance policy can give you and your family an extra layer of financial protection. No one wants to file a claim on a whole life insurance policy, but some people believe that it’s ...

Whole life insurance is a form of permanent life insurance, which means the coverage remains in force until you die as long as you pay your premiums.

Learn how whole life works, the types of policies and who can benefit from this permanent life insurance Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...