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Do I Need Life Insurance in Retirement? (An Honest Answer)
Retirement Income

Do I Need Life Insurance in Retirement? (An Honest Answer)

The honest answer is: it depends on the job you need it to do, and for some people it is no. Here is how to tell which side you are on. The first in our series, More Than a Death Benefit.

Jun 20, 2026
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inheritance planning

Susan's Unfinished Plan: When Estate Planning Goes Wrong

When Susan passed away unexpectedly, her three children discovered that even meticulous planning can fall short when beneficiaries aren't updated.

Jun 17, 2026
The Life Insurance You Bought at 35 Was Built for a Different Job
inheritance planning

The Life Insurance You Bought at 35 Was Built for a Different Job

Most people argue about whether they need life insurance. That is the wrong question. The right one is what job you need it to do right now, because the answer changes three times over your life, and the policy that was perfect at 35 is often the wrong tool at 65.

Jun 7, 2026
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inheritance planning

What Else Did Dad Have? The Hidden Asset Problem

One of the most stressful parts of losing a loved one isn't just the emotional toll, it's the uncertainty that follows when you're left to manage their estate.

Jun 2, 2026
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Retirement Income

Why Your Medicare Agent Is About to Call You About Life Insurance

I'm watching it happen in real time from a conference floor in Dallas. Thousands of healthcare agents are adding life insurance to their playbook. Here's what that means for you.

May 28, 2026
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inheritance planning

'Til Beak and Shell Do Us Part: Planning for Pets Who Outlive You

When Harold and June faced a wake-up call about their aging, they realized their beloved tortoise and cockatiel needed more than daily care—they needed a plan.

May 14, 2026
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