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Timely takes on life-insurance trends, data, and decisions — written for families across Sioux Falls and South Dakota.

Mike Moore, a life insurance advisor, reviewing 10, 20 and 30 year term life insurance comparisons at his desk

Life Insurance Basics 18 min read

10 vs 20 vs 30 Year Term Life: Which Length Should You Buy?

Compare 10, 20 and 30 year term life insurance costs with real 2026 rate tables, then use a four-question method to pick the right length for your life.

Mike Moore, a Sioux Falls life insurance advisor, in a bright office with natural light

Life Insurance Basics 19 min read

Life Insurance in Sioux Falls, SD: What Local Families Buy

A 2026 look at life insurance in Sioux Falls, SD: what local families buy, how home prices and jobs shape it, and the state protections behind every policy.

Mike Moore, a life insurance advisor, reviewing a rate comparison at his desk

Life Insurance Basics 18 min read

Life Insurance Cost by Age: 30, 40 and 50 in 2026

See what life insurance actually costs at 30, 40 and 50 in 2026, with real rate tables and the math behind rising premiums as you age.

A young family at a kitchen table reviewing household paperwork together

Families and Parents 11 min read

How Much Life Insurance Do I Need in Sioux Falls? 4 Buckets

Ten-times-income is a guess. Work four buckets against real Sioux Falls numbers — a $74,714 median household income (ACS 2023) — and land on a figure you can defend.

A family walking together outside their home at sunset in South Dakota

Families and Parents 13 min read

Sioux Falls Families: Sizing Life Insurance With DIME

Run the DIME method on a real Sioux Falls household — $75,000 income, a $240,000 mortgage — and see why the answer lands near $1.49M, then how to right-size it.

A caregiver supporting a family member at home

Life Insurance Basics 12 min read

Living Benefits Are Reshaping Life Insurance in 2026

Accelerated death benefit riders let you access part of your life insurance during a serious illness. Here's how living benefits work in 2026 — and the tradeoffs to understand.

A couple reviewing financial paperwork together at home

Life Insurance Basics 12 min read

Term vs. Whole Life in 2026: A Data-Driven Comparison

A clear, numbers-first comparison of term and whole life insurance in 2026 — cost, cash value, flexibility, and who each type actually fits, for Sioux Falls families.

A patient talking with a doctor during a clinic consultation

Health and Underwriting 12 min read

Getting Life Insurance After a Health Condition: 2026 Underwriting Trends

A health condition doesn't have to mean 'no coverage.' Here's how 2026 accelerated and no-exam underwriting works, why carriers differ, and the options that exist.

An elderly couple walking outdoors together in autumn

Seniors and Final Expenses 12 min read

Final Expense Planning in 2026: Rising Funeral Costs in South Dakota

Funeral costs keep climbing. Here's what a funeral really costs in 2026, how final expense insurance works, and how Sioux Falls seniors can plan a realistic amount.

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