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There’s a whole industry on avoiding estate taxes. Should I use whole life insurance to avoid estate taxes? Tune in to this week’s mini-episode of The Money Guy Show as we discuss how whole life insurance is being used for estate planning.

What you’ll find out in this week’s episode:

  • The cost and concerns of whole life insurance being used for estate planning
  • How whole life insurance is being pitched as part of estate planning
  • What to do to have creditor protection and growth when you plan your estate
  • Updated estate tax law information

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