Roughly half of Americans have life insurance. Fewer people own policies that will last beyond their current jobs. Is that a bad thing?

Fewer U.S. households have bought life insurance in recent decades. Life insurance policies pay a death benefit, generally tax-free, to beneficiaries when a policyholder dies. Getting married, having ...

Life insurance can be a complex product, and it’s important to research the options thoroughly before purchasing. Some common ...

Life insurance offers a combination of benefits when you pass away and while you're still alive. These benefits can have long-lasting impacts for your family, too.

Permanent life insurance generally provides coverage for your entire life and builds tax-deferred cash value. There are several types of permanent life insurance, including whole life insurance and ...

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

How to choose a policy that provides lifelong coverage and often a cash value feature Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy ...