Which settlement option allows a spouse to receive $5,000 a month until the policy's principle and interest have been fully paid out?

The fixed amount settlement option is designed to provide a specified dollar amount to a beneficiary until the policy's principal and any accumulated interest have been fully disbursed. In this case, if a spouse is set to receive $5,000 a month, the insurance company will continue to make these payments until the total payout, which includes both the principal and any earned interest, is exhausted.

This option is particularly beneficial for individuals who prefer a steady and predictable income stream over a specified duration. It allows the beneficiary to plan their finances without the uncertainty of variable income amounts that might come with other settlement options.

Other options like life income would typically provide a payment for the lifetime of the beneficiary but would not guarantee payment for the entire principal and interest, as they are based on the beneficiary's lifespan rather than a fixed sum. Periodic payment options might imply varying amounts or may be tied to specific periods rather than a predetermined fixed amount for as long as the money lasts. Interest-only options would pay out only the interest accumulated on the principal amount, leaving the principal intact, which does not meet the requirement of receiving $5,000 monthly until the balance is fully paid out.