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Advanced Planning, Financial Planning
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Patrick has a degree in Business Administration from Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he was also a member of the golf team.
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Pro tip
Patrick Hanzel
Due to the lower average rate of return within cash value life insurance policies, we usually only recommend these if other investing avenues have already been utilized.
Selected stories from Patrick
What are life insurance classifications?
Updated October 27, 2021 | 6 min read
Life insurance classifications are based on your health history and used by insurers to set your policy premiums.
Term vs. whole life insurance: How to make the right choice
Updated October 22, 2021 | 2 min read
Term life insurance is more straightforward and affordable than whole life insurance, but it will expire.
Whole life insurance
Published October 20, 2021 | 4 min read
Whole life insurance is a permanent policy that lasts your whole life. It includes a cash value savings component, which makes it more expensive than other types of insurance.
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