Why it matters
Level pricing helps families budget. Whole life and most final expense plans use level premiums for life. Term life uses them only during the term, and the cost can jump when the term ends. The first payment is higher than a young person's natural cost, because the carrier spreads the cost across later years. Check whether the plan is guaranteed level.
Source: iii.org
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