Sharon Mbakile

Sharon Mbakile

Atlanta, GA
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Oct 29
How to Compare Life Insurance Quotes the Right Way

How to Compare Life Insurance Quotes the Right Way

My step-by-step method to compare quotes—same specs, health class, riders, billing, conversion—so you pick real value, not hype.
6 min read
Oct 27
Cash Value Life Insurance Explained Without the Sales Pitch

Cash Value Life Insurance Explained Without the Sales Pitch

Straight talk on whole life, UL, IUL, and VUL—costs, guarantees, loans, and stress tests—so you can judge cash value policies without the hype.
7 min read
Oct 23
What Happens to Your Policy If You Miss a Payment

What Happens to Your Policy If You Miss a Payment

Missed a premium? Learn grace periods, lapse, reinstatement, and quick fixes for term, whole life, and UL—so your coverage stays intact.
7 min read
Oct 20
The Add-Ons Agents Push That Rarely Make Sense

The Add-Ons Agents Push That Rarely Make Sense

Understand how to spot common upsells like accidental riders, mailer bundles, spouse riders, and IUL gimmicks — and discover the lean setup that actually saves money.
6 min read
Oct 17
The Sales Tricks Life Insurance Agents Use (And How to Protect Yourself)

The Sales Tricks Life Insurance Agents Use (And How to Protect Yourself)

I expose common sales tricks and give quick scripts, math checks, and clean setups so your policy protects your family without surprises.
7 min read
Oct 13
Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

I explain rate jumps caused by underwriting, post-level term, age-band plans, and UL funding, along with quick fixes that lower cost without losing coverage.
6 min read
Oct 10
What Happens If You Outlive Your Life Insurance Policy

What Happens If You Outlive Your Life Insurance Policy

Learn about term endings, ROP refunds, conversions, and UL/whole life rules—plus a simple plan to keep protection where you need it.
6 min read
Oct 06
How Medical Exams Actually Affect Your Life Insurance Rate

How Medical Exams Actually Affect Your Life Insurance Rate

Learn how exams, labs, and data checks shape your rate—and when no-exam or a quick exam saves you the most money.
6 min read
Oct 01
Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Cheap isn’t value. I explain how term length, health class, riders, billing, and conversion make a policy worth keeping.
7 min read
Sep 24
Life Insurance Secrets Agents Rarely Share (And Why You Need to Know Them)

Life Insurance Secrets Agents Rarely Share (And Why You Need to Know Them)

I reveal real pricing levers, conversion rules, riders, term length picks, and money-saving tips—so you buy coverage with confidence.
6 min read
Sep 20
How to Read a Life Insurance Illustration Without Getting Burned

How to Read a Life Insurance Illustration Without Getting Burned

Step-by-step guide to reading life insurance illustrations—guarantees, fees, loans, riders, and stress tests so you buy with confidence.
6 min read
Sep 16
How to Tell If Your Life Insurance Policy Is Actually a Good Deal

How to Tell If Your Life Insurance Policy Is Actually a Good Deal

My checklist to judge your policy—fit, pricing, fees, riders, conversion, and claims—for strong coverage at a fair cost.
5 min read