Life Insurance

Illinois woman waited 80 days for her late father's life insurance payout after a cyberattack — but kept being charged premiums

The woman says she was hoping to use the insurance policy to help cover funeral costs, but was left without a claim number and no one to call.

By Victoria Vesovski

Your parent spent your $250K life insurance payout as your guardian — lawyers explain your legal options and the statute of limitations trap

Can you sue your mom if she stole your life insurance? Experts say maybe, but there are some complicating factors to consider.

By Christy Bieber

Walt Disney borrowed $60,000 against his life insurance to build Disneyland — how policy loans work

Disney put his personal fortune behind a big idea that his company just couldn’t afford.

By Sam Bourgi

Latest Articles

My dad just died, and I discovered his life insurance was changed to name his second wife. What are my rights here?

By Christy Bieber| 09.13.2026
Wall Street firms are waiting for people to die so they can get their life insurance money. Yes, it’s legal — and you can sell your policy, too

By Rebecca Payne| 08.23.2026
Man with stage 4 cancer sells his $1.5 million life insurance for $430,000 — now he's betting he can turn a profit before he dies

By Godwin Oluponmile| 08.18.2026
Dave Ramsey says he has no plan for an economic collapse — and calls anyone selling whole life insurance as a hedge a 'crook'

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.04.2026
Chicago woman, 82, has $100,000 life insurance canceled after missing $112 payment — what you need to know when reinstating a lapsed policy

By Mike Crisolago| 06.17.2026
Life Insurance Discovery Leads to Questions

By Rebecca Holland| 03.07.2026
Mom Died With $10K in Credit Card Debt — Who Pays?

By Monique Danao| 03.02.2026
Is Paying $600K in Insurance Premiums Worth It?

By Godwin Oluponmile| 02.28.2026
How to create a financial safety net for your family

By Phil Osagie| 02.27.2026
Kyle Busch’s $8M Loss Is a Warning to Those With This 1 Type of Life Insurance Policy. Are You Sure Your ‘Tax-Free Retirement Plan’ Isn’t a Scam?

By Monique Danao| 11.13.2025
More Seniors Are Using Life Settlements to Bolster Their Retirement Income — But Is There a Catch to Cashing in Early?

By Mike Crisolago| 10.14.2025
I’m 33 and My Parents Just Told Me They Took Out a $500K Whole Life Insurance Policy for Me When I Turned 15 — but Was That Magnanimous or Misguided?

By Emma Caplan-Fisher| 08.01.2025
My Mom Bought Life Insurance for My Toddler as a Birthday Gift — but I Want To Decline It. How Do I Do That Without Offending Her?

By Sarah Sharkey| 07.02.2025
Report warns it is ‘crucial’ for Americans to find the right insurance to secure your family’s ‘economic fate’ — here’s why

By Victoria Vesovski| 02.11.2025
My mom wants me to sign over my $250K beneficiary check — says I can keep $5,000 for my wedding. She gets the house, savings and collects Social Security. Am I selfish for wanting to keep it?

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 01.13.2025
My mom wants me to sign over my $250K beneficiary check — says I can keep $5,000 for my wedding. She gets the house, savings and collects Social Security. Am I selfish for wanting to keep it?

By Vawn Himmelsbach| 01.11.2025
This Parent on Reddit Regrets Taking Out a $150,000 Whole Life Insurance Policy For Their Toddler — But They’ll Only Get $30 If They Cancel

By Maurie Backman| 12.09.2024
I’m 70 years old and retired with a $2.5M investment portfolio. I no longer need life insurance and am tired of paying the monthly premium for nothing. What are my options?

By Christy Bieber| 11.25.2024
New report reveals 1 in 3 Americans plan to skip doctor appointments to save money in 2025. Here's why — plus how you can better prepare for crucial medical expenses

By Gemma Lewis| 10.27.2024
I’m 26-years-old and bought a $1,500/month whole life insurance policy from a friend last year — I want to get out of it but it will cost me $6,500 to surrender. Did I just get scammed?

By Christy Bieber| 09.26.2024
Why Some Experts Advise Against Whole Life Insurance Policies

By Christy Bieber| 07.25.2024
A 72-Year-Old’s Life Insurance Policy Is Being Terminated — Despite All Her Premiums Being Paid, TikToker Says. Fewer Americans Are Buying Life Insurance. Is It Smart?

By Bethan Moorcraft| 02.14.2024
Dave Ramsey Blasts This Specific Investing Approach When a Concerned Arizona Dad Called In

By Chris Clark| 10.23.2023
Dave Ramsey Gets Into a Fiery Debate With a Caller About Infinite Banking — What Is This Concept, and Is the Finance Guru Right?

By Sarah Brady| 10.12.2023
Here Are the 3 Big Reasons Dave Ramsey Hates Whole Life Insurance — Do This With Your Hard-Earned Retirement Savings Instead

By Amy Legate-Wolfe| 06.19.2023
Do You Need Life Insurance?

By Doug Whiteman| 03.31.2023
Types of Life Insurance Policies Explained

By Esther Trattner| 03.23.2023
Best Life Insurance Companies of 2023

By Casey Bond| 01.27.2023
Can You Get Life Insurance Without a Medical Exam?

By Sigrid Forberg| 01.25.2023
Wyshbox - Get Personalized Life Insurance in Minutes

By Diana Bird| 08.24.2022
Selling a Life Insurance Policy — Is It Worth Doing?

By Mitchell Glass| 06.24.2022
Why Millennials Should Consider Buying Permanent Life Insurance

By Sigrid Forberg| 06.08.2022
How to Find a Lost Life Insurance Policy Payout

By Noel Fletcher| 10.09.2021
Life Insurance for Freelancers

By Noel Fletcher| 10.04.2021
How Digital Devices Can Reduce Your Insurance Costs

By Ethan Rotberg| 08.29.2021
Ways Life Insurers Try to Woo the Young

By Sigrid Forberg| 08.17.2021
Why Now Is the Time to Replace Your Term Life Insurance Policy

By Sigrid Forberg| 07.15.2021