Universal life insurance is a permanent insurance you pay for throughout your life. It offers long-term coverage and can increase in value over time. Indexed universal life insurance falls under the ...

Indexed universal life insurance (IUL) is a type of permanent life insurance designed for people who want lifelong coverage, adjustable premium payments and the ability to choose how their policy’s ...

Many options are available when planning for retirement. Two popular options are life insurance retirement plans (LIRPs) and indexed universal life (IUL) insurance. Both offer a blend of life ...

The financial world is a vast landscape teeming with a multitude of investment options. Each one comes with unique advantages and disadvantages, making navigating challenging. Two such options often ...

Founded by future California Gov. Leland Stanford in 1868, Pacific Life is now the third-largest life insurance provider in the U.S., with $1.5 trillion in policies in force in 2024. It has an array ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.