Category Archives: Life

Are the Benefits from a Life Insurance Policy Taxable?

Life insurance payouts are generally not taxable, as long as certain rules are followed. However, there are exceptions. If a business owns the policy and incorrectly deducts the premiums as a business expense, the death benefit could be taxed. Similarly, if the policy owner, insured, and beneficiary are three different people, the IRS may classify […]

How Much Term Life Insurance Do We Need and What Time Period Should We Buy?

Dave Ramsey and his team recommend term life insurance for those whose families rely on their income or have debts that can’t be covered by existing assets. Otherwise, he believes your money is better used elsewhere. Following the advice of Ramsey Solutions, Zander Insurance offers only guaranteed level term life plans. The general recommendation is […]

Should I Have Life Insurance on My Children?

Dave Ramsey and his team advise against purchasing life insurance for children, particularly policies like Gerber Life that are marketed as savings or college plans. These policies often involve cash value (whole life) insurance, which is an inefficient financial product that most families don’t need. Since the likelihood of a child passing away is extremely […]