Term life insurance is basic life insurance coverage that lasts for a specified period of time, called a term. The policyholder pays a monthly premium for a stated death benefit during that period. It is considerably less expensive than permanent life insurance, although its cost varies with the insured person’s age and health. Level-term policies keep the same death benefit throughout the term, while decreasing-term policies provide more coverage early on and less coverage over time.
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