Insurance guides

Final expense & burial insurance

Final expense insurance: the overview
What it is, what it costs, how it works, and full FAQ.

Is final expense insurance a government program?
No — and here’s what the government actually pays toward a funeral.

How much final expense insurance do you need?
A simple way to size coverage without overbuying.

Burial insurance with no medical exam
Simplified-issue vs. guaranteed-issue, who qualifies, and waiting periods.

Final expense insurance for seniors
Built for ages 50–85 — how to qualify in your 60s, 70s & 80s, and buying for a parent.

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Indexed universal life (IUL)

What is IUL? The plain-English explainer
How indexed universal life works, start to finish.

Can you lose money in an IUL?
The floor protects you from market drops — but here are the real risks.

IUL vs. whole life insurance
Certainty vs. flexibility — an honest side-by-side.

Is IUL a scam?
No — but it’s sometimes mis-sold. The real criticisms, fairly.

Is an IUL worth it?
Who it’s worth it for, who it isn’t, and how to tell which camp you’re in.

How much does an IUL cost?
Why there’s no sticker price, and what actually drives the cost.

Using an IUL for retirement
How the cash value and policy loans work — honestly, with the caveats.

IUL vs. Roth IRA
Two different tools — how they compare on taxes and limits, and which comes first.

IUL vs. 401(k)
Why the employer match comes first — and where an IUL can add something a 401(k) can’t.

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