More Than a Death Benefit: How Life Insurance Can Offer Cash Value Access While You’re Living

When most people think about life insurance, they think about what it provides after they’re gone. And for good reason. Life insurance plays a critical role in protecting loved ones, funding estate strategies, or providing continuity in a business.

But permanent life insurance can also serve another purpose – creating a source of accessible cash during your lifetime. For those with long-term planning goals, this built-in flexibility can offer significant advantages, particularly when it’s structured and managed with care.

Behind the Curtain: What Life Insurance Underwriting Really Involves (And Why the Right Broker Makes All the Difference)

Life insurance underwriting isn’t exactly cocktail party conversation. Most people don’t give it a second thought until they’re deep in the application process, when questions start piling up, forms start flying, and the process can feel a bit like being on trial.
And even when we do think about our financial future, how often does that discussion include life insurance policies that were previously purchased and are in effect?  

Unlocking the True Value of Life Insurance: Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

As the new year begins, it’s natural to think about resolutions. Many of us set goals for health, relationships, and careers, but how often do we prioritize our financial health?

And even when we do think about our financial future, how often does that discussion include life insurance policies that were previously purchased and are in effect?  

Why Every Closely-Held Business Needs a Properly Funded Buy-Sell Agreement

As the new year begins, it’s natural to think about resolutions. Many of us set goals for health, relationships, and careers, but how often do we prioritize our financial health?

And even when we do think about our financial future, how often does that discussion include life insurance policies that were previously purchased and are in effect?  

Start the New Year Right: Have Your Life Insurance Policies Reviewed

As the new year begins, it’s natural to think about resolutions. Many of us set goals for health, relationships, and careers, but how often do we prioritize our financial health?

And even when we do think about our financial future, how often does that discussion include life insurance policies that were previously purchased and are in effect?  

Long-Term Care: Why Planning Matters

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Did you know that 70% of Americans aged 65 or older will require some form of long-term care during their lifetime?

This statistic highlights the widespread need for care, whether it’s in-home assistance, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. Yet many families are caught unprepared, both emotionally and financially, when the need arises.

A Reflection And Three Updates

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As an engaged to be married Georgia Tech senior, a wise mentor helped me create a vision of what I wanted in my future career. I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I wanted community roots and independence. I think most importantly, I wanted relationships allowing me to help others with something important to them – being a part of delivering something they want.

At Last, an Easier Process

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The consequences of taking a risk can develop suddenly. One minute you can be holding a certain hand of cards, and the next minute the whole hand of cards has changed. As I was thinking about how quickly the landscape can change, I thought of a personal example.