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Term and whole are your two main options when purchasing life insurance. For older adults, though, many assume term life insurance is the only choice. And while its lower price and shorter duration ...

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The market for life insurance for seniors is estimated at $1.83 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise to $1.9 billion in 2026. Buying life insurance can be an important financial strategy for ...

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Term life insurance is usually the simplest and cheapest policy you can buy. That's because it's only in force for a set period — generally between 10 and 30 years — and it doesn't have a cash value ...