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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 24 MIN

Money Moves: Life Insurance: Past, Present, and Your Future

from Cross Roads Podcast · host Steven Killfoil

Send us Fan MailNobody brags at a dinner party about buying life insurance, but when life takes an unexpected turn, it's the safety net your family will be grateful you had in place. In this illuminating conversation, host Steven Killfoil and financial expert John Ezell strip away the complexity and confusion surrounding life insurance to reveal why it deserves your attention.The journey begins with a fascinating historical perspective—from ancient Roman burial clubs to London merchants protecting ship crews in the 1600s—showing how life insurance evolved from covering funeral costs to providing comprehensive family protection. Ezell masterfully breaks down the four main types of policies using accessible analogies: term life is like renting an apartment (affordable, temporary), whole life resembles buying a house (costs more but permanent), while universal and variable policies offer customization with varying levels of risk.Most revealing is the discussion around timing—how purchasing in your 20s or 30s can save you from premiums that might triple by your 50s or 60s, if you can qualify at all. The hosts dismantle common myths, emphasizing that life insurance isn't about you—it's about who you leave behind. As Ezell brilliantly summarizes, it's not a "get-rich product" but a "keep-from-going-broke product" for your family.Whether you're single, married with children, or supporting aging parents, this episode provides the clarity needed to make an informed decision about one of the most loving financial choices available. Take control of your family's financial future today by understanding the protection options that fit your unique circumstances.Support the showOrder your copy today of "Achieve Optimal Brain Health with Nutrition," by Stefan McDermott.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DYWMB929www.stefanmcdermott.comTo Book an event with The Santa Steven and Mrs. Claus go to:https://www.gigsalad.com/the_santa_steven_aubrey

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