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Posted on 2/29/24 at 10:30 pm
Posted by DUKE87
Covington, LA
Member since May 2021
680 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 10:30 pm
Our investment advisor proposed this to us. Can anyone give advice or insight on this approach. I’ve never heard of this until now. Everything I’ve researched doesn’t look good so far. TIA
Posted by Pelican fan99
Lafayette, Louisiana
Member since Jun 2013
34841 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 10:34 pm to
It's a scam. Run far away from that bozo if he's pushing you into it
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
85138 posts
Posted on 2/29/24 at 10:58 pm to
What other investments/advice are you getting from this advisor? Just trying to get a gauge on whether this is an insurance agent with a Series 6 license parading as a financial advisor.

Any annuities?
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
20533 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 3:02 am to
Networth, income, age, other investments, etc. would really be required to answer this OP.

It’s kinda like an advisor recommending you buy $500k of Tesla stock. That would make no sense as advice for someone that is 65 and makes $100k and has a networth of $1.5 mil, but someone that’s 30 with a $30mil net worth would be completely different.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41737 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 6:48 am to
I’ve sold life insurance for 14 years.

Not a single IUL in my entire career.

It’s bullshite.
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
28843 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 8:28 am to
quote:

Our investment advisor proposed this to us. Can anyone give advice or insight on this approach.


Ask him why he advised you to get an IUL and come back and tell us.

quote:

I’ve never heard of this until now.


They have been around for years and if structured properly with the right company can be beneficial but that depends on the situation and what is trying to be accomplished.

quote:

Everything I’ve researched doesn’t look good so far.


Please link the source of this information. TIA.
Posted by Nu Iota Prophet
Texas
Member since Jul 2012
113 posts
Posted on 3/1/24 at 12:41 pm to
Some would suggest never using insurance as an investment tool. My personal belief is you acquire an IUL based upon your needs/desires.

For example. My wife and I have one. The intent is to have something to pass onto our children in the event of life departure. We did not opt for a term policy, which is cheaper, as it did not fit our needs. IULs can also be used as income in retirement and there is also the option to borrow from it (i.e. yourself) in lieu of the bank. I do not subscribe to the aforementioned, but it is an offering within the policy or shall I say contract.

These were all of my personal reasons, but they may differ for others or simply don't fit at all. They are, in some cases, considered expensive, and the seller does receive a commission which tends to disturb some as if the seller does not have mouths to feed also. Seller's commission is paid by the issuer of the insurance; however, the argument is positioned sometimes that the buyer is really paying for the commission via the fees.

You maybe presented with illustrations that will look pleasing, but don't allow that to be your sole reason to purchase. Again, purchase based upon your need.
This post was edited on 3/1/24 at 12:53 pm
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41737 posts
Posted on 3/2/24 at 5:55 am to
Look at all permanent life insurance products in almost all situations like this….

The only way for insurance companies to pay out billions of dollars in claims every single year AND make a profit is to invest your premium every single month you pay it. Do you think they’re investing it in whole life or IUL’s — or in the stock/bond markets instead?


There’s your answer…

Insurance companies don’t even invest in the permanent products their agents push so hard so why should you believe an IUL, UL, or a whole life product will make YOU money? Are you smarter than the insurance company?
This post was edited on 3/2/24 at 6:00 am
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