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What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Cashing Out Life Insurance?

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cashing Out Life Insurance


There are several advantages and disadvantages linked with cashing out your life insurance. The main advantage of cashing out a life insurance policy is the monetary payout, which might be required to settle health care expenses or unpaid bills; well, actually it is also one of the common reasons of cashing out insurance. Apart from the monetary payout benefit, you don't have to pay premium anymore as you are not covered. This one should also be taken into consideration as this is also a benefit that is linked with cashing out life insurance. Potential disadvantages of cashing out a life insurance policy include loss of financial coverage for family in case of death, as well as tax penalties. There are likewise particular upsides and downsides to using an insurance settlement firm, since the business exercises of these agencies are in some cases improperly regulated. So I explained everything in brief now let's discuss these things in details.

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Pros of Cashing Out Life Insurance

The advantages as well as the benefits are different; many insurance policies give a refund of part of the life insurance premium if it is cashed out before the time of policy expiration. Many insurance policies incorporate different investment elements like getting more money with interest after 10 years or more. So the benefits are actually varied when in comes to cashing it out.
A potential advantage of cashing out your policy is that you will be able to invest that money somewhere else or purchase a better policy of your choice. May be you will find more attractive policies or investment options that can give good returns or make you rich or wealthy. In essence, you can make money from the money you get from cashing out a policy. The biggest and most certain advantage is cash ($$ Dollar Eyes) and most of the people cash out life insurance only to get cash; some people wish to buy a home, someone needs money to clear debts, while other need money for the investment. Different people have different requirements and necessities to cash out the life insurance policy, but almost all the benefits are associated with money only. Let's take a look at disadvantages as well.
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Cons of Cashing Out Life Insurance

  • The loss of Life insurance protection is the biggest disadvantage.
  • Some disadvantages linked with cashing out life insurance are related to taxes and deductions. Due to this, you should always consider consulting with a certified public accountant before preparing to cashing out an insurance policy. Your CPA will determine whether this option is attractive for you or not; maybe you have to pay more taxes than the premiums you paid. Thus, always consult a professional accountant before cashing out a policy.
  • If you are ill or not healthy, then you will not be able to get insured again after cashing out current policy.

Bottom Line

It is a topic of debate whether life insurance is a good tool for today or not. There are some different yet unique benefits and drawbacks involved with cashing out insurance through a settlement firm. These companies purchase life insurance and usually pay more than the typical insurance company would if the policy was cashed out. This can permit you to get more money; however, these settlement companies can be poorly regulated. It is crucial to know about the settlement company before dealing with them as there are many fraudulent activities happening these days. So, do you know some more pros and cons of cashing out life insurance? If yes, please share in the comment section. I always appreciate suggestions and edits.


Comments

  1. BenAugust 9, 2016 at 8:14 PM

    These are all great points. Personally, I've never entertained the thought of cashing out my life insurance. My family will need that when I kick the bucket.

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  2. UnknownOctober 6, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    This article explains beautifully the significance of cashing out the life insurance. It proves to be very helpful in identifying the future results. Same type of scheme is available with Turtlemint as well.

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  3. AkhilOctober 7, 2016 at 1:52 AM

    Thank you for appreciating this post Anil :)

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  4. UnknownOctober 12, 2016 at 2:41 AM

    I had no idea that there were even positive options for cashing out a life insurance policy early. I guess you'd do that if you were going to start another?

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  5. blythe32October 12, 2016 at 2:50 AM

    Being aware of the pros and cons of life insurance policy is really beneficial. I think a lot of people don't realize why they should or shouldn't have a policy and the consequences of cashing it out.

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  6. XonOctober 12, 2016 at 8:11 AM

    I think life insurance should be kept until you actually have to cash it out. There are a lot of benefits of just having it where it should be.

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  7. Amanda GoodenoughOctober 12, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    I'm only 23 so life insurance is not something I've thought about at all. Things like this often go right over my head, thank you for explaining it so well!

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  8. Liz MaysOctober 12, 2016 at 2:48 PM

    I'm generally not of the school to do this, but in an emergency, it could be helpful. Great information!

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  9. Ron LeybaOctober 12, 2016 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks for posting some info about it. Learned a thing or two in here.

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  10. UnknownOctober 13, 2016 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, this is very interesting. My dad works for an insurance company for years and I haven't knew about this.

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  11. Rose Pingol October 13, 2016 at 7:05 AM

    I find life insurance as a neccessity. i never thought of cashing out can be beneficial.

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  12. NikkiOctober 13, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    I am not familiar with this. Glad you tackles this, I will see if I will benefit from cashing out.

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  13. S. GrahamOctober 15, 2016 at 10:52 PM

    My family and I personally do not have life insurance. We feel it's a waste of time and expenses. However, I can understand why others feel comfortable having it around.

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  14. Shabby Chic BohoNovember 10, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    I have life insurances but didn't know this. I don't think I'd personally cash mine out, I don't want my family responsible for my expenses after I'm gone.

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  15. UnknownNovember 11, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    This is such a great article for people who r considering life insurances .great post

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  16. mail4roseyNovember 12, 2016 at 1:41 AM

    I remember my mom making the decision to cash out. It was a big deal at the time.

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  17. My Thirty SpotNovember 12, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    It is good to know. I think a lot of people don't know this information. Good points to why and why not. - Erin Kennedy

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  18. UnknownNovember 12, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    Oh, I never thought of this. It is really interesting. I will check more of this topic.

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  19. Emily ReviewsNovember 15, 2016 at 2:33 AM

    I had no idea this was even a possibility. Good to know.

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  20. CourtneyLynneNovember 15, 2016 at 3:18 AM

    Great info!!! Life insurance is such an important thing to have!!!

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  21. UnknownNovember 15, 2016 at 1:42 PM

    I didn't know you could do this. There are some disadvantages but the pros may outweigh the cons.

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