Life Insurance 101
Don’t confuse your investment plan with your financial plan. Any good adviser will tell you that having the proper life insurance is part of a wise financial plan. Life insurance is a major and unique planning tool in business continuation, and estate planning because it does three things that no other planning tool can do as well.
LEVERAGE
Life insurance significantly leverages a person’s wealth, or business’ bottom line. A small premium payment can generate a vastly disproportionate amount of highly tax-favored income-generating capital.
Liquidity
Life insurance can guarantee that when taxes, debts, and other demands for income occur (at the loss of a loved one), the needed cash will be available at the time when it is needed most.
Wealth Replacement
Life insurance is the perfect wealth replacement vehicle. For example, a person knowing that he/she can assure the financial security of a loved one, may feel more secure in taking greater financial risks in return for greater financial rewards, or comfortable about using more of his/her wealth for current needs and desires.