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When you buy a life insurance policy, you agree to pay a regular premium — monthly or annually. In return, the insurance company agrees to pay a death benefit to your beneficiaries when you die.

There are two main categories: Term Life (coverage for a set period) and Permanent Life (coverage for your entire life, with a cash value component).

A common rule of thumb is 10–12 times your annual income. But your actual needs depend on your debts, dependents, income replacement goals, and future expenses like college tuition.

A better approach is the DIME method: add up your Debts, Income replacement (10 years), Mortgage balance, and Education costs for your children.

A beneficiary is the person or entity who receives your death benefit when you pass away. You can name anyone — a spouse, child, parent, friend, or even a charity.

One of the most common mistakes is forgetting to update beneficiaries after major life events like marriage, divorce, or having children.

Term Life covers you for a specific period — 10, 20, or 30 years. It's the most affordable option and ideal for people who need maximum coverage during their peak earning years.

Whole Life covers you for your entire life and builds cash value over time. Premiums are higher but fixed forever, and the policy never expires.

Final expense insurance is a type of whole life policy designed to cover end-of-life costs — funeral expenses, burial, medical bills, and outstanding debts.

Most policies don't require a medical exam — just a few health questions — and many offer guaranteed acceptance for people ages 50–85.

Eterna offers five types of coverage: Term Life, Whole Life, IUL, Final Expense, and Annuities / Retirement Planning.

Each product serves a different need and life stage. Our agents are trained to help you compare all options — at no cost to you.

An IUL builds cash value tied to a stock market index like the S&P 500. When the index goes up, your cash value grows. When it goes down, a floor (usually 0%) protects you from losing money.

There's also a cap — a maximum rate you can earn in any given year. It's a balance between growth potential and security.

As your cash value grows, you can take policy loans against it — and those loans are not considered taxable income. Unlike a 401(k), an IUL has no contribution limits and no required minimum distributions.

The tradeoff is that you need to fund it properly over time — which is why starting early matters so much.

Whole Life offers a guaranteed, fixed growth rate. IUL offers potentially higher growth tied to a market index, but with a cap on maximum gains.

Whole Life is best for absolute predictability. IUL is better for those willing to accept some variability in exchange for higher growth potential.

An annuity is a contract where you make a lump-sum payment and in return the insurer provides regular income payments — think of it as a personal pension you create yourself.

The core benefit: it protects you from outliving your money. Your money also grows tax-deferred during the accumulation phase.

A Fixed Indexed Annuity links your growth to a stock market index, but your principal is protected from market losses. If the index goes up, you earn a portion of that gain. If it goes down, your account stays flat.

FIAs are especially popular for people within 10–15 years of retirement.

A 401(k) doesn't guarantee you'll never run out of money. An annuity does. Many financial planners recommend maxing out your 401(k) first, then using an annuity to convert a portion of savings into guaranteed lifetime income.

Your 20s are the best time to buy life insurance — your age and health are at their best right now. A 25-year-old in good health can lock in rates that will stay low for 20–30 years.

Student loans, co-signed debts, and aging parents are all reasons coverage makes sense even before starting a family.

For most new parents, a 20–30 year Term Life policy is the right starting point — covering the years when your child is most financially dependent on you.

As your family grows, you can layer in permanent coverage to build cash value for college or your own retirement.

At 60, your focus moves from income replacement to legacy, final expenses, and making sure your retirement income lasts as long as you do.

A free policy review with an Eterna agent can answer all of these questions in 30 minutes.

Choosing starts with one question: what am I trying to protect? If the answer is your family's income, Term Life is usually the right starting point. For permanent protection with savings, look at Whole Life or IUL.

Eterna shops 8+ top carriers to find the best rate for your specific age, health, and coverage needs — at no cost to you.

Contact the insurance carrier directly, request a claim form, and gather required documentation: a certified copy of the death certificate and the original policy if available.

Most carriers process claims within 30 days. Your Eterna agent is available to guide you through the process — we're here when it matters most.

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