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Whole life insurance covers you for life and includes a savings component that builds cash value over time, but it costs far more than term coverage for the same death benefit. For most people, buying lower-cost term insurance and investing the difference is more efficient. Permanent policies can suit specific estate-planning needs.
For pure income protection, term insurance usually beats whole life on cost.
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