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Term vs whole life

Term covers a set period cheaply; whole life lasts forever and costs far more.

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For most people, term plus investing beats whole life.

About this entry: short by design — every term in The Money Translator gets a one-sentence definition and a one-sentence reason to care. Some terms get deeper guides under the work.

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