Direct answer
It depends on your tax situation and long-term liquidity needs, as whole life provides a guaranteed death benefit and potential cash value growth that term insurance lacks. If you are looking to cover estate taxes or leave a legacy, the permanent nature of whole life is often preferred over the expiration risk of term insurance.
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What this means for you
It depends on your tax situation and long-term liquidity needs, as whole life provides a guaranteed death benefit and potential cash value growth that term insurance lacks. If you are looking to cover estate taxes or leave a legacy, the permanent nature of whole life is often preferred over the expiration risk of term insurance.
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