Andrew Latham, Certified Financial Planner® | Source | Content Director at Supermoney.com

Who should have cash value coverage?
Permanent or cash value life insurance is a more complex and expensive form of coverage, so it’s not suitable for everyone. Generally, financial planners say that cash value policies are best for the following groups:

Those who have an existing permanent policy may consider switching to term life coverage to save money. But if you have existing health issues, you may not qualify for coverage (and may be denied coverage entirely). Keeping your permanent policy may be the only way to maintain life insurance coverage.
High net-worth individuals who are looking to take advantage of tax-deferred cash value growth and tax-free death benefits for their loved ones.
Those who have trouble saving on their own
Andrew Latham, a financial planner and director of content at SuperMoney in Santa Ana, Calif., said the cash value insurance may be useful for high net-worth individuals, but it doesn’t make sense for most families.

“If you’re terrible at saving or if there’s no way you’ll put [the amount of your premiums] in an investment account on your own, maybe it’s worth it,” says Latham. “But otherwise, term life insurance and investing the difference is the smarter option for most people.”
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