Most clients are familiar with the well-known accounts to save for retirement, such as the 401(k) and IRA. Some clients might be able to supplement those with a lesser-known vehicle as well.

A life insurance retirement plan (LIRP) is a type of permanent life policy with a cash value basically funded by overpaying premiums. The money can eventually be taken as a tax-free loan against the policy for anything from medical expenses and long-term care to supplemental retirement income to, for the wealthy, the payment of taxes on large estates.

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