Selling Into Fear – Indexed Universal Life (IUL) exposes how fear-driven sales tactics position IUL as a “safe, better investment.” In reality, IUL is not comparable to market investments like the S&P 500. High costs, changing caps, and policy charges often limit returns to ~3–4% IRR. Before committing, use the free-look period and get an independent review to fully understand the trade-offs.

Debunking 11 misleading life insurance and annuity sales pitches used in IUL, Whole Life, and annuities. Learn the truth behind tax-free income, 0% floors, and “guaranteed” returns.

Discover the Truth Behind Index Crediting for IUL & FIA and why these popular insurance products often don’t perform as illustrated. Learn how caps, participation rates, spreads, anniversary crediting, and hidden internal costs impact real returns. Understand why IUL and FIA policies don’t function like investment accounts — and what both consumers and professionals must know before buying or selling them.

Most IUL policy illustrations leave out key pages—like Charges & Expenses and Internal Rate of Return—that reveal the true costs. At LifeInsuranceReview.com, we’re fee-based experts who help clients and their advisors uncover hidden fees, compare options, and make informed decisions. If you don’t see these pages, you’re not getting the full picture.