Dividends can typically be taken as cash, used to reduce premiums, left to accumulate with interest, or used to purchase additional "paid-up" coverage that increases your death benefit over time.
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Call (844) 658-4509Not all whole life policies pay dividends — stock company policies ("non-participating") generally don't — so it's worth confirming this feature specifically when comparing whole life options.