Indexed Universal Life Insurance Pros and Cons

There are several indexed universal life pros and cons to consider before you make a life insurance purchase. Indexed universal life (IUL) policies have the benefit of a faster-growing cash account and tax advantages, but do carry some risk and become more costly over time. IUL insurance policies have an investment aspect that may be right for some people and can provide income while you are alive.

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Ashley Dannelly has a Master of Arts in English and teaches English at Columbia International University and other higher education institutions. She is also a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and trains clients in both individual and group settings. Ashley’s background in English and fitness has allowed her the opportunity to write and create content for many ...

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Leslie Kasperowicz holds a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Winnipeg. She spent several years as a Farmers Insurance CSR, gaining a solid understanding of insurance products including home, life, auto, and commercial and working directly with insurance customers to understand their needs. She has since used that knowledge in her more than ten years as a writer, largely in the insuranc...

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