Although they have different functions, Roth IRAs and Indexed Universal Life Insurance are both recognized choices for accumulating wealth.
This post will discuss:
- what does indexed universal life insurance mean
- what is Roth IRA?
- pros and cons of Roth IRA
- pros and cons of indexed universal life
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Roth IRA vs indexed universal life
What does indexed universal life insurance mean?
This is a kind of permanent life insurance. It has a death benefit plus a cash value portion that may rise due to outcomes of a chosen stock market index.
Policyholders can choose how much of their investment should be allotted into a fixed-rate or equity-indexed account.
IUL policies usually offer a minimum interest rate guarantee to guard against negative performance; however, they also have maximum return caps.
What is Roth IRA?
A Roth Individual Retirement Account is a kind of retirement savings account that enables individuals to make contributions using after-tax income.
Pros and cons of Roth IRA
- Significant tax perks are provided by the tax-free growth of earnings and the tax-free withdrawal of qualified funds in retirement.
- There are no penalties associated with withdrawals of contributions (but not earnings), providing flexibility for unforeseen circumstances.
- Withdrawals from a Roth IRA are not necessary during the account holder’s lifetime.
Pros and cons of indexed universal life
- Offers tax advantages.
- IUL policies allow the investment portion to expand.
- Guaranteed minimum interest rates shield policyholders from losses during market downturns.
- Death benefits and premiums can be modified when needed.
- IUL policies can be complex to understand, though.
- They are restrictive of policyholders’ earnings during periods of robust market performance.
- IUL premiums are typically more costly than contributions to a Roth IRA.
- There is no assurance as to how much cash value will grow over time amid subpar performance of markets.
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