At the end of the day - your whole life insurance is almost certainly more expensive and less efficient than other savings vehicles. 401k and Roth will always be at least as good as a taxable brokerage account and usually better.
A more complex product than term life insurance. Higher premiums than term life insurance. Could be costly if coverage lapses early.
Examples of defined contribution plans include 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, employee stock ownership plans, and profit-sharing plans.
No death benefits: While a 401(k) can provide retirement income, it doesn't replace the value of your lost income after your death, although you can leave the balance of your 401(k) to your loved ones if you were to pass away.
Many pundits recommend buying life insurance equal to a multiple of your salary. For example, one financial advice columnist recommends buying insurance equal to 20 times your salary before taxes.
Your financial and family details will determine whether you need life insurance and, if so, how much you should have. If you choose to buy insurance, use one of the common methods to calculate the coverage you'll need, such as 10 times your salary.
The most basic rule of thumb is the income rule, which states that your insurance need would be equal to six or eight times your gross annual income. For example, a person earning a gross annual income of $60,000 should have between $360,000 (6 x $60,000) and $480,000 (8 x $60,000) in life insurance coverage.
The cutoff for permanent life insurance is usually around 70 to 80 years old. It also depends on the company as different companies have different underwriting guidelines. At some point it becomes prohibitively expensive even if you qualify. I hope this answer was helpful.
Term Life Insurance AgePolicy AmountAverage Rate for 20-Year Term 60 $250,000 $901 60 $500,000 $1,667 60 $1,000,000 $3,198