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The easiest way to remember the difference is to think of term as temporary insurance and whole life as permanent insurance which remains in force until the day you die, or until you are 120 years of age, whichever comes first.
Really good question! Term is a type of life insurance that provides a potential death benefit for a fixed period or term. This is commonly a flat premium for say, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 years. After the end of the term the policy no longer provides a death benefit. The other common characteristic of term life is there is generally no cash accumulation, which helps keep the cost relatively low. Term is often characterized as temporary insurance.