Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

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Pat Howard is a licensed insurance professional specializing in home insurance. He is a former managing editor at Policygenius, where he wrote, edited, and conducted data studies, which were ...

Jessica Gibson is a content update editor and writer for Investopedia. She has over 10 years of experience in digital publishing and three years of experience covering financial topics like insurance, ...

Term and whole are your two main options when purchasing life insurance. For older adults, though, many assume term life insurance is the only choice. And while its lower price and shorter duration ...

The market for life insurance for seniors is estimated at $1.83 billion in 2025 and is expected to rise to $1.9 billion in 2026. Buying life insurance can be an important financial strategy for ...