Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Life insurance not only can provide peace of mind to your loved ones, but it can also be a key component of your financial goals. Explore these resources to understand different insurance policies, how they work and which option may be right for you.

Understanding Life Insurance

Learn how life insurance can provide peace of mind and financial security for your loved ones. Explore articles that can help you understand life insurance basics.

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Shopping for Life Insurance
9.25.26
Help protect your family’s future by avoiding life insurance mistakes. Take the time to review the coverage and terms, and compare them with your needs.
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Life Insurance Facts: Debunking the Myths
9.24.26
Myths can prevent you from getting the coverage you need to help protect loved ones. Understand the facts and get a clearer picture of what can help in challenging times.
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How Does Life Insurance Work?
9.22.26
Understand the core concepts of life insurance, discover how life insurance costs are calculated, and see how life insurance works.
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Life Insurance Awareness Month
9.18.26
Life Insurance Awareness month is in September and focuses on helping to protect your family’s financial future.
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What to Look for in a Life Insurance Policy
9.17.26
Looking for life insurance? Learn to evaluate life insurance policies by understanding coverage needs, policy types, key features, exclusions & available tools.
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How to Create a Will: A Step-by-Step Guide
9.16.26
This step by step guide takes you through how to create a will to help take care of your loved ones and clarify asset distribution etc. after you’re gone.

Types of Life Insurance

What type of life insurance is right for you? Learn about whole life, term life and universal life insurance policies to understand which one best fits your financial goals. Get professional tips, resources and guides that can help you make an informed decision. 

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Types of Life Insurance Explained: Term, Whole, and Universal
9.25.26
Life insurance falls into three categories: term, whole, and universal life. Each type serves a different purpose, works differently, and fits different life stages.
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Planning for the Future: Life Insurance for Children
9.24.26
Getting life insurance for kids can be a thoughtful part of long-term financial planning, offering lifelong coverage & added flexibility when used alongside adult life insurance, savings, and other financial tools.
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Applying for Whole Life Insurance Online
9.24.26
How to apply online for guaranteed whole life insurance with United of Omaha Life Insurance Company (United of Omaha), a Mutual of Omaha company.
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How Does Term Life Insurance Work
9.23.26
Learn about common applications of term life insurance, how term life insurance works, and helps identify the individuals & families who tend to benefit most.
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Does Life Insurance Cover Cancer?
4.8.26
Are you wondering, does life insurance cover cancer? Find out if life insurance covers cancer here.
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Life Insurance with No Medical Exam
4.8.26
If you want the security of life insurance, but don’t want to take the medical exam, you still have a surprisingly large number of options.

Costs and Calculators

Life insurance costs vary depending on what stage of life you’re in and what you’re planning for in the future. Get details on the costs of life insurance and calculate your coverage needs.

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How Much Does a Funeral Cost? A Breakdown of Expenses
3.11.26
Planning a funeral can involve multiple expenses that may quickly add up, including services, burial or cremation and related fees. This guide will help you understand the typical costs that can be involved and give you tips to help you plan.
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Is Life Insurance Tax Deductible?
1.28.26
Life insurance is generally not tax deductible, but exceptions exist for certain business, alimony or charitable situations. While death benefits are usually tax-free, specific circumstances, like interest earned or estate inclusion, can trigger taxes.
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How to Get Life Insurance on a Parent
12.10.25
In this article, we'll walk you through what you need to know when buying life insurance for elderly parents and how to choose the right policy for them.
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Using Your Life Insurance as an Investment
5.21.25
Certain types of life insurance, like whole life and universal life, can double up as investment tools, offering a unique way to help build cash value, supplement retirement and help secure financial peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
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How Much Does Life Insurance Cost?
3.12.25
The cost of life insurance varies depending on factors such as the type of policy, coverage amount, age, health, and lifestyle.
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How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
2.19.25
Most people agree that life insurance is important. But a critical question is “How much life insurance do I need?” Life insurance policies come in many shapes and sizes. The key is choosing a policy that best fits your — and your family’s — needs. For example, a term life insurance policy gives you coverage for a period of time that you choose, while whole life insurance provides permanent coverage that can last your entire lifetime.
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