Patrick Hanzel

CFP

®

Certified Financial Planner™ & Advanced Planning Manager

Pat Hanzel

Expertise

Advanced planning, financial planning

Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University (BBA)

Featured in

Lifehacker, Consumer Affairs, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, Fatherly

About

Patrick Hanzel, CFP®, is a certified financial planner and advanced planning manager at Policygenius. His expertise has been featured at Lifehacker, Consumer Affairs, Authority Magazine, Thrive Global, and Fatherly.

Experience highlights

In the press

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Want to interview a Policygenius expert?

Journalist on a deadline? Our press team can connect you with our experts to discuss insurance, personal finance, and more. They’re also pretty friendly.

press@policygenius.com

Policygenius content follows strict guidelines for editorial accuracy and integrity. Learn about our editorial standards and how we make money.

Pro tip

Patrick Hanzel

double quotation

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

How much life insurance do I need?

You need a coverage amount that can help your loved ones cover your main financial obligations in your absence. Our calculator can help you do the math and determine how much coverage is right for you.

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What is mortgage protection insurance and how does it work?

Mortgage protection insurance (MPI) is a life insurance policy with a decreasing benefit that only pays out to your lender to cover your mortgage debt.

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Term vs. whole life insurance: What’s the difference?

Term life insurance is affordable, but expires at the end of its term. Whole life insurance is permanent, but costs a lot more than term life. Here’s how to decide which type of policy is best for you.

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