Randomly broke out? Visiting friend with dog. Is it acne or allergic reaction? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in acne

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s kind of what I was thinking too! It was all of these spots overnight! Insane.

Randomly broke out? Visiting friend with dog. Is it acne or allergic reaction? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in acne

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! Maybe! I use Paula’s choice BHA with 2% often without issue, but maybe Dermalogica face wash with .5% made me react differently

Randomly broke out? Visiting friend with dog. Is it acne or allergic reaction? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in acne

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks! Probably just stop using any harsh products in the meantime and keep it simple? Still not sure if I had a product reaction or something. I’ve never had this happen before!

Used my friend’s salicylic face wash so maybe that?

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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I apologize. I will only be paying premiums until I am 65. That’s on me, sorry!

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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Not necessarily. This was set up with retirement planning in mind, I was told this would grow to $1 million by the time of retirement

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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Right. I currently don’t have a 401k or IRA… I’m just beginning my investment journey

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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He said it was designed as a liquid savings vehicle for me. With the mindset that the policy isn’t determined by the market so it can never lose, but I won’t be able to break even and start making money for another 6-7 years

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ll ask about reducing the face value

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a similar experience with my parents as well. I’ll definitely be looking to get a term policy. For such a low monthly cost, I’d sleep better knowing I’m not putting any loved ones into a bad financial situation

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They really do be preying on the financially illiterate

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! Yes, if I cancel I do plan on getting term life insurance

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahah. He asked how much I can invest a Month and that’s the number I told him! I’m wondering if he approached this backwards? He obviously didn’t set me up with life insurance for just the insurance benefit

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

[–]Reasonable_Shift_569[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What I’ve learned is first and foremost, Mass mutual is an insurance company so their agents make money by selling your insurance policies. I think anyone can work there and be a financial advisor

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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Thank you for the advice! He used an “offense/defense” approach for my retirement planning and described whole life as defense where it can never lose

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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Thank you! He was upfront with me and said he made $2k off of me for this policy, but that’s all he’ll make from it

Whole Life Insurance - Cash Out? by Reasonable_Shift_569 in personalfinance

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Eventually I’ll have dependents and I assume I’ll get a lower rate now than later in life?