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(Ep. 20) Understanding Indexed Universal Life as a Long-Term Planning Tool

Many people avoid thinking about life insurance, believing they’re invincible or that it’s too expensive. But what happens to your family if the unexpected occurs?

Most people think of life insurance as something you buy and hope your family never needs. In this episode, Mark Taylan reframes that idea completely and explains how indexed universal life can serve not only as protection, but as a long-term planning tool that may support retirement income, taxes, and future flexibility.

Mark discusses:

• How indexed universal life works in plain language

• Why higher-earning families often look for additional planning options once traditional accounts are maxed out

• How cash value grows, how loans work, and why tax treatment matters

• Real-world scenarios where an IUL may offer another planning avenue

• And more!

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