Is Northwestern Mutual Whole Life Insurance A Good Investment? 
That is an excellent question ! First though , I want to make sure that you are clear on life insurance as `` investments '' , since they technically are n't . An investment is something that makes you money -LRB- hopefully -RRB- over time . Life insurance wo n't make you money - it will pay a specified amount , and you wo n't be the one who receives it . An investment allows you to use the earnings during your lifetime , and that wo n't be an option with life insurance . Can a policy pay out more than you pay into it ? You bet , but again , it will be your loved ones that receive that benefit , not you . That said , Northwestern Mutual is a great company , and has been in business for years . I personally like and use them , and have no problem endorsing them . Thanks for asking ! 