Reader Question

Should I consider my life insurance policy an investment option like the stock market?

Cherry,

San Antonio Texas

Hi there Cheryy, I would consider investments in the stock market are not a substitute for life insurance. Many Certified Financial Planner professionals recommend making sure adequate life insurance is in place before starting an investment program-even if it means paying the premiums with money that otherwise would have been invested. Although investing is essential to making money grow over time.