What Is Life Insurance and How Does It Work? (Video)

Life insurance may be purchased for many reasons. Insurance is purchased to provide an income for your family when you die. Or, you may purchase a life insurance policy to assist with your children's college education if you live by using a cash value policy.

You may use a life insurance policy to insure your business partner's life so that if he dies, you can buy out his half of the business from his family. Alternatively, you can use cash value life insurance as a way to supplement your retirement income.

During your life, you may accumulate many debts and financial obligations. As a spouse and a parent, you will need life insurance. But, you'll also need to know what it is and how it works before you buy it.