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What is the difference between term and whole life insurance?

Quick Answer

Term life pays a death benefit only if you die during the policy period (typically 10-30 years) and is 10-15x cheaper than whole life.

Side by side comparison of monthly premiums for term and whole life.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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