Whole life insurance has decreased in popularity due to:
A. mergers with property and casualty companies, raising the cost of all insurance.
B. lower interest rates on alternative savings vehicles.
C. many whole life insurance companies becoming bankrupt.
D. cheaper savings alternatives that have developed, making whole life policies expensive savings vehicles.
Answer: D
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