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Sell your life to a stranger

You might be able to sell your life insurance policy for quick cash, but it’s a little creepy to think that someone you don’t know could profit from your demise.

Insurance policy missing? Collect anyway

Old life insurance policies don’t go away — especially if they’re whole life and fully paid up. If you’re the beneficiary of one, here’s how to track down a policy and claim your money.

Term or permanent life insurance?

Here’s a quick look at all of the options: term, whole, variable and universal.

7 life insurance mistakes to avoid

Is your insurance adequate? How do you know? Even in today’s hard times, you may need more, not less.

How life insurance pays — before you die

If you lose your health or your job, your life insurance may ride to the rescue. Here are 6 benefits you might not know you have (or might want to add to your policy).

Will your life insurer outlive you?

When you’re buying coverage that might not be paid out for decades, you need to check whether the insurer is likely to be around for a long time. Here’s how.