In general, you must begin receiving minimum distributions by April 1 following the later of (1) the year in which you reach age. 70Â½ or (2) the year in which you retire from service from the employer maintaining the Plan.
Permanent insurance provides lifelong protection, and the ability to accumulate cash value on a tax-deferred basis. Unlike term insurance, a permanent insurance policy will remain in force for as long as you continue to pay your premiums.
Mortgage lenders consider cash value life insurance an asset. Mortgage underwriters count life insurance as an asset for your mortgage application if the policy has a cash value that exceeds the surrender cost. Generally, permanent life insurance products -- including whole, variable and universal life insurance -- contain a cash value. A term life policy does not have a cash value that is considered an asset by underwriters. Permanent life insurance includes a face amount, which is the death benefit that is paid out when the policyholder dies. The policy also accumulates a cash value that continues to grow during the policyholder's lifetime.