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Term life insurance provides temporary coverage for a specified period, such as 10, 20, or 30 years. If the policyholder dies during the "term," their beneficiaries receive a tax-free death benefit, typically a fixed amount of money. It is a simple, affordable type of insurance that does not build cash value, making it a good option for covering specific financial obligations like a mortgage or to protect a family for a defined time.

Whole life insurance provides permanent coverage for the policyholder's entire life, offering a guaranteed death benefit to beneficiaries and a cash value component that grows over time. Premiums are fixed, and cash value can be accessed during the policyholder's lifetime through loans or withdrawals, though this reduces the death benefit. Because of these additional benefits, initial premiums are higher than what you’d pay for a term life insurance policy with the same amount of coverage.

• Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Generally, these plans have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs, but they require you to see doctors and hospitals within a specific network. To see a specialist, you typically need a referral from a primary care physician.
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): PPOs offer more flexibility, allowing you to see in-network providers for lower costs and out-of-network providers for higher costs. You do not need a referral to see a specialist.
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO): These plans are similar to PPOs but will not cover out-of-network care except in emergencies.

Indexed Universal Life (IUL) insurance for a child is a permanent life insurance policy that includes a cash value component designed to accumulate wealth over the child's lifetime. By starting a policy early, parents can lock in low premiums based on the child's young, healthy age, and maximize the time for tax-deferred cash value growth through compound interest. The accumulated cash can be used for financial needs like college tuition, a down payment on a home, or retirement. 

When an IUL might make senseFor a very specific, narrow group, an IUL can be a valuable supplement to other retirement vehicles. 

• High-income earners: Individuals who have already maxed out their 401(k) and IRA contributions and want another tax-advantaged vehicle can use an IUL.
• Need for permanent insurance: For those who have a need for permanent life insurance, an IUL can serve the dual purpose of providing a death benefit and an additional stream of tax-free retirement income.
• Tax diversification: High-net-worth individuals and business owners can use an IUL to create a diversified source of tax-free income in retirement to complement their taxable 401(k) or IRA distributions.