Withdrawals in IUL
While policy loans get most of the attention when discussing IUL cash value access, withdrawals offer a different approach to using your accumulated funds. Unlike loans that you borrow and can repay, withdrawals permanently remove money from your policy—it’s gone for good, along with its future growth potential. This permanence might sound like a disadvantage, […]
Policy Loans in IUL
One of the most powerful features of Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance is the ability to borrow against your cash value through policy loans. This isn’t like applying for a bank loan with credit checks and approval processes—it’s accessing your own money that’s accumulated in your policy over time. Policy loans offer remarkable flexibility. Need […]
Living Benefits in IUL
When most people think about life insurance, they picture one thing: money that goes to beneficiaries after you die. But what if your life insurance could actually help you while you’re still alive? That’s exactly what living benefits in Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance provide. Living benefits transform life insurance from a single-purpose financial tool […]
Policy Riders in IUL
When you buy an Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance policy, you’re getting the base policy—death benefit protection with cash value accumulation. But that’s just the foundation. Policy riders are additional features you can add to customize your coverage for your specific needs and circumstances. Think of riders like options when buying a car. The base […]
Death Benefits in IUL
When you buy an Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance policy, you’re often drawn to the cash value growth potential, tax advantages, and flexibility. But let’s not forget the fundamental purpose of any life insurance: the death benefit that protects your loved ones when you’re gone. The death benefit is the amount your beneficiaries receive when […]
What is a Modified Endowment Contract (MEC)?
If you’re exploring permanent life insurance as a wealth-building tool, you’ve probably encountered warnings about something called a Modified Endowment Contract, or MEC. The term sounds technical and confusing, but understanding it is absolutely crucial if you’re considering using life insurance for anything beyond basic death benefit protection. Here’s the basic idea: The IRS created […]
Overfunding an IUL Policy
If you’ve been exploring Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance, you’ve probably heard the term “overfunding” thrown around. It sounds counterintuitive, right? Why would you want to put more money into an insurance policy than required? Here’s the thing: overfunding an IUL policy is actually a strategic move that can transform your policy from simple life insurance into […]
Premium Payments in IUL
Understanding premium payments in IUL insurance can feel overwhelming at first, but here is the thing—it is actually one of the most flexible aspects of these policies. Unlike traditional life insurance where you pay a fixed amount every month no matter what, IUL gives you options. You can pay more when times are good, scale […]
What is Indexed Universal Life (IUL) Insurance?
Indexed Universal Life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that combines death benefit protection with a cash value component that grows based on the performance of stock market indices like the S&P 500. Unlike traditional universal life policies with fixed interest rates or variable policies with direct market exposure, IUL offers the potential […]
What is an Annuity?
An annuity is a financial contract with an insurance company where you make payments in exchange for guaranteed income that can last for a specified period or for your entire lifetime. This unique ability to convert a lump sum or series of payments into predictable income makes annuities particularly valuable for retirement planning, addressing the […]