Term vs. permanent life insurance: how to choose
Not sure if you need coverage for 20 years or for life? This plain-English guide breaks down both side by side, with a quick checklist to see which way your family leans.
- What term and permanent coverage are each built for
- A side-by-side comparison: how long, cost, cash value, watch-outs
- Why many families use both, and how that works
- A needs checklist and simple coverage math you can do at the kitchen table

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Page one explains term and permanent coverage and compares them side by side. Page two is a checklist you can fill out in a few minutes, plus simple "DIME" coverage math and the questions worth asking before you buy anything.
It's written by Brian Walker, a licensed independent agent, so you can make a confident choice whether or not you ever work with us.


Brian Walker | Walker Agency LLC | CA Lic. #4454050
Educational information only, not financial, tax or legal advice. Coverage is subject to underwriting and insurer approval. Features, riders and eligibility vary by policy and state.
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