Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Juan Carlos Medina, CFP, focuses on holistic financial wellness. Life insurance is a core component of personal financial planning ...

Future insurability is one reason to purchase life insurance for children. Some children’s life insurance policies can accumulate cash value. It’s important to shop around to find the best life ...

Purchasing life insurance for a child can provide a safety net if the worst should happen, but it can also protect them well into adulthood. There are different plans that parents, grandparents or ...

As the rising cost of living places financial pressure on families, many are looking for ways to relieve some of that burden, including by purchasing life insurance. Experts generally agree that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. As a parent, securing your child’s financial future is a ...

Healthcare is critical for a child’s long-term well-being. Children who have access to insurance coverage are more likely to receive preventive care and services such as routine physicals, ...

College is an exciting time, but it can also bring new challenges. One item that families may overlook as they prepare to send their kids off is health insurance coverage. Typically, not all schools ...

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Insurance options for children include Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), or private health insurance programs. Income levels can affect which insurance options a person’s ...