The difference between Term Life Insurance and Whole Life insurance

The main difference between Term Life Insurance and Whole life insurance lies in what happens to the money.

In Term Life Insurance, you pay the monthly or yearly fee. If you die when the policy is active and paid, then your family will be covered and receive the amount which you have insured. If you don't die before the policy expires, you (or your family) receive nothing.
The premiums are lower than Whole Life Insurance but they change as you age.

Whole Life Insurance (AKA Cash-Value Insurance) has both insurance policy and Investment account.

The premiums are higher than Term Life Insurance but they are fixed (you pay the same premium even when you age). If you die, your family receives the death benefit but you can also cash the money when you are older or retired.