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I never thought I'd write a positive article about a variable annuity. As an investment adviser, I get sales pitches almost daily touting the huge commissions I can make selling these products. The ...

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Variable life insurance, also called variable appreciable life insurance, provides lifelong coverage, as well as a cash value account that you get to decide how to invest. Variable life insurance ...

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VUL’s Rise from Niche Product to Core Planning Platform Variable universal life (VUL) has evolved from a specialist insurance ...

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Every business has operating expenses — that is, the costs of running the business. These expenses can generally be classified in two ways: Fixed expenses and variable expenses. Understanding the ...