Learning Outcomes

Term and Whole Life Insurance Policies

Term Life Insurance and Death Probability

Traditional IRAs

Roth IRAs

401(k)s

Lesson Summary

Learn more about life insurance and retirement savings - this module will outline what term and whole life insurance policies and explain their key differences. The module will then move on to define and explain the differences and benefits between traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and 401(K)s retirement savings plans.

Introduction to Life Insurance and Retirement Savings - Course Assessment

Learn more about the benefits of life insurance and retirement savings with this personal financial planning course.

Introduction to Life Insurance and Retirement Savings

This free online course will give you an in-depth look at life insurance and its different types, as well as Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs. Life insurance is a contract between an insurer and a policyholder whereby the insurer pays a guaranteed sum to the named beneficiaries upon the death of the insured. It is considered one of the pillars of personal finance that needs to be considered by every household.

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