Why is cash value life insurance not a good investment?

Why is cash value life insurance not a good investment?

Financial planners don’t recommend cash-value life insurance as an investment unless you’ve maxed out contributions to tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, have saved for emergencies and other pressing needs, and are able to commit to a policy for the long term.

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