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14: The True Cost of Term Insurance

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Is term insurance to blame for the fact that every generation essentially has to start from zero, financially?

In this episode, I break down the real financial math behind term insurance versus whole life insurance, revealing how a seemingly 'cheap' $1,100 annual term premium can actually cost a family over $43 million across three generations. I'll show you why comparing these two types of insurance requires understanding net compound costs, not just premium prices.

  • (00:00) - 113 The True Cost of Term Insurance
  • (00:14) - Introduction to Asset Classes
  • (01:10) - Renting vs. Owning
  • (02:29) - Understanding Cash Value and Policy Equity
  • (04:08) - Grade School Math vs. Financial Math
  • (05:58) - Net Compound Cost of Term Insurance Premiums
  • (11:08) - Generational Impact of Expiring Term Death Benefit
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15 episodes

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Manage episode 486001300 series 3639347
Content provided by John D. Perrings. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by John D. Perrings or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Is term insurance to blame for the fact that every generation essentially has to start from zero, financially?

In this episode, I break down the real financial math behind term insurance versus whole life insurance, revealing how a seemingly 'cheap' $1,100 annual term premium can actually cost a family over $43 million across three generations. I'll show you why comparing these two types of insurance requires understanding net compound costs, not just premium prices.

  • (00:00) - 113 The True Cost of Term Insurance
  • (00:14) - Introduction to Asset Classes
  • (01:10) - Renting vs. Owning
  • (02:29) - Understanding Cash Value and Policy Equity
  • (04:08) - Grade School Math vs. Financial Math
  • (05:58) - Net Compound Cost of Term Insurance Premiums
  • (11:08) - Generational Impact of Expiring Term Death Benefit
  continue reading

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