Life insurance, an investment? Despite what you hear, it's rarely a good choice - includes related article on two non-commission life insurance companies and where to get information on life insurance - Tutorial

Despite What You May Hear, It's Rarely A Good Choice
LISTEN TO AN INSURANCE SALESPERSON FOR EVEN A few minutes and you'll come away convinced of one thing: Life insurance is so insanely complicated you couldn't possibly understand it, so you better just buy some quick. Self-employed people, in particular, are targeted by an industry that would have us believe that its policies are the tax-favored ticket to comfortable retirement, college funds, and the orderly transition of family businesses. They'd like to sell you a policy without even mentioning the words death benefit.