Jim Lorenzen, CFP®, AIF®
BUY TERM INSURANCE! INVEST THE DIFFERENCE! That’s the mantra that’s been preached (mostly by tv gurus selling their DVDs) since the 1970 (they were selling tape cassettes back then) and even before.
It seems logical: You buy term insurance and get pure protection with insurance dollars while you invest remaining dollars for retirement or other needs.
It even sounds catchy: Buy term insurance and invest the difference. That’s what your dad did, and grandpa before him. Of course, they may not have majored in economics or finance.
Does the old “buy term” maxim they’ve been preaching really hold up under real number-crunching analysis?
Well, here’s an analysis using numbers you might find interesting. While not exhaustive, it certainly will shed some worthwhile light worthy of discussion. You can access it here.
Hope you find this helpful.
If you would like help, of course, we can always visit by phone.
Jim Lorenzen is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and An Accredited Investment Fiduciary® serving private clients since 1991. Jim is Founding Principal of The Independent Financial Group, a registered investment advisor with clients located across the U.S.. He is also licensed for insurance as an independent agent under California license 0C00742. The Independent Financial Group does not provide legal or tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed as securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment to the individual reader. The general information provided should not be acted upon without obtaining specific legal, tax, and investment advice from an appropriate licensed professional.
