Understanding Life Insurance

Learn about life insurance and how it can be an important part of your financial goals.

Can I Buy Life Insurance for My Parents?

8.5.26

Buying life insurance for senior parents can help cover funeral costs, pay off debts and leave a financial gift to loved ones.

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The Benefits of Whole Life Insurance Fixed Premiums

7.31.26

Whole life insurance premiums offer seniors over 50 the stability of fixed monthly payments, guaranteed lifetime coverage, and a growing cash value. Unlike term life insurance, which becomes more expensive with age, whole life premiums never increase, making it a smart, long-term financial tool to help protect loved ones and plan with confidence.

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Why Mutual of Omaha is a Top-Ranked Life Insurance Provider

4.16.26

Mutual of Omaha was ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Individual Life Insurance Providers in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Life Insurance Study.

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End-of-Life Planning Made Simple with Mutual of Omaha

4.8.26

Mutual of Omaha's end-of-life planning tool makes it easy to document, update and share your final wishes.

Getting started

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How to Get Life Insurance on a Parent

12.10.25

In this article, we'll walk you through what you need to know when buying life insurance for elderly parents and how to choose the right policy for them.

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Life Settlement: How to Sell Your  Life Insurance

11.19.25

Selling your life insurance policy to a third party for a lump sum is known as a life settlement. There are several factors to consider to determine your eligibility and the value of your policy. Different policy types have different stock market values. This article helps break down the various aspects involved in life settlements to help make an informed decision when it comes to selling your life insurance policy.

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How to Use Whole Life Insurance for College Savings

7.9.25

Widowed seniors can often qualify for whole life insurance, including guaranteed and simplified issue policies that don’t require a medical exam.

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Buying Life Insurance: Where to Start

5.21.25

Buying life insurance is a crucial part of financial planning, as it ensures your loved ones' financial stability after your death. To navigate the process confidently, start by determining how much coverage you need, research insurers, understand policy types, compare quotes, and work with a trusted advisor to find the best plan for your unique situation.

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After the Death of a Loved One, Some Decisions Can — and Should — Wait

2.21.24

Losing a loved one can be heart-wrenching. But couple that with handling funeral arrangements and personal affairs, and it can be overwhelming.

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Two Documents You Should Have for End-of-Life Planning

1.8.24

Talking about the type of care we want in our final days is something our culture tends to avoid, but a growing number of people believe that the value of such conversations far outweighs the discomfort.

Life insurance for life events

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Does Life Insurance Cover Cancer?

4.8.26

Are you wondering, does life insurance cover cancer? Find out if life insurance covers cancer here.

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Can I Get Life Insurance After a Heart Attack?

11.19.25

You can get life insurance after a heart attack, though options may be limited and more costly. Insurers consider your age, health, and time since the event. No-medical-exam policies offer alternatives, especially for higher-risk applicants.

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Life Settlement: How to Sell Your  Life Insurance

11.19.25

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How to Use Whole Life Insurance for College Savings

7.9.25

Widowed seniors can often qualify for whole life insurance, including guaranteed and simplified issue policies that don’t require a medical exam.

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After the Death of a Loved One, Some Decisions Can — and Should — Wait

2.21.24

Losing a loved one can be heart-wrenching. But couple that with handling funeral arrangements and personal affairs, and it can be overwhelming.

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Two Documents You Should Have for End-of-Life Planning

1.8.24

End-of-life planning

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Life Settlement: How to Sell Your  Life Insurance

11.19.25

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How to Use Whole Life Insurance for College Savings

7.9.25

Widowed seniors can often qualify for whole life insurance, including guaranteed and simplified issue policies that don’t require a medical exam.

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3 Reasons to Use a Will Preparation Service

4.9.25

Creating a will can seem easy. Ensuring it's valid requires care. A will preparation service can simplify the process & make it part of a complete estate plan.