Is Life Insurance Still Worth It after 65?

Many seniors assume life insurance is only for young families with mortgages and kids, but the truth is, it can be a powerful tool for retirement planning, legacy building, and financial security. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about life insurance after 65, including permanent vs. term policies, final expense coverage, and how some retirees are leveraging life insurance to protect wealth and reduce taxes. #LifeInsurance #RetirementPlanning #FinancialFreedom #LegacyBuilding Talk to one of our partners, Traci S. Bell: CalendlyAlternative Asset Investing - Traci S. Bell, CPA, Financial Educator Chapter: 0:00 – Intro: Is life insurance after 65 a strategy? 01:56 – Reviewing insurance during open enrollment 00:59 – Year-end financial reviews with family 06:34 – Misconceptions: “Too old / too expensive” 07:55 – What to consider when buying at 65+ 10:55 – What life insurance can solve (final expenses, estate issues) 12:05 – Example: Inheriting assets without cash 13:39 – Special needs + long-term care planning 14:56 – Beneficiary mistakes with minors 17:00 – Retirement income realities (Social Security, pensions) 19:19 – Cash value as a reserve 20:22 – Whole life vs universal life 21:53 – Cash-ready custom policies for seniors 23:49 - Fan Follow of the week 25:05 – Tax advantages of private life insurance 26:21 – Inheriting taxable retirement accounts 27:40 – Families avoiding money conversations 28:36 – When seniors can’t qualify & insuring others 29:33 – Life insurance as a “finish strong” tool 30:03 – Book a call for personalized guidance If you're ready to learn more about the Infinite Banking Concept (and put JDew to the financial advisory test), you've got to watch our full Save & Spend Presentation and then schedule your FREE call with us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link If you're interested in the source material (we didn't come up with this!), we'd highly recommend that you get a hold of R. Nelson Nash's book: Becoming your Own Banker (5th Edition) https://amzn.to/2ZMw0h6 You can learn more about us at: https://thebankingbros.com/save-and-spend-system-podcast-link Follow and like us on FB, IG, and TIKTOK: https://www.facebook.com/cashcompound https://www.instagram.com/thebankingbros https://www.tiktok.com/@thebankingbros