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How To Get Cheaper Life Insurance

do you have life insuranceHow much life insurance do you have? Do you have enough to pay for all your debts in the event something happened to you tomorrow? If you don’t, then you need to get more life insurance.

 

Why many people don’t get life insurance.

Now, I understand that most people don’t like paying for life insurance as they feel like nothing is going to happen to them so they think there really is no point in paying for it. What you need to know is that nobody knows when they are going to pass away, and since eventually you will pass away, you might as well be ready for it when it is your time to go.  Many people put off making a will as well, but just like it’s important to have a will, it is also very important for your family that you get a life insurance policy. Let me ask you one thing, why do you buy car insurance if you don’t think you will ever use it? Don’t tell me that you have it because it is against the law to drive without it because you know the reason you have it is because it will save you from paying thousands of dollars in the event that something terrible happened and you got into an accident.  The difference between life insurance and any other type of insurance, is that with life insurance you know that someday it will be used, not by you, but by your remaining loved ones.

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Can You Borrow Money From Your Life Insurance Policy?

is borrowing from my life insurance a good ideaIf you’re in a current situation where you need a significant amount of cash, but you don’t want to rely on your credit cards or take out a home equity or payday loan in order to get it, another option that you might want to consider is borrowing money from your life insurance policy. If you weren’t aware of the fact that this is something that you can do, it is, although we definitely recommend that you explore some of the pros and cons with taking out this particular kind of loan before making the decision to do so.

The Pros of a Life Insurance Loan

First, let’s explore some of the benefits that come with taking out a loan on your life insurance policy. One thing that people like most about this particular choice is that most life insurance loans tend of have a lower interest rate than a loan that you would take out with a bank. Plus, there is no pressure to pay the loan back. You will simply receive a statement at the end of the year letting you know how much is owed, including the interest (which tends to be between 5-9 percent). So, as you can see, there are some good things that come with taking out this kind of loan.

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5 Tips For Purchasing Life Insurance For Aging Parents

tips for buying life insurance for your parents Conversations that most people do not look forward to having are the ones surrounding making preparations for death. That’s why there are so many people who don’t have a living will and haven’t purchased life insurance. It’s simply a topic that they would prefer to completely avoid. If you can relate, while we certainly understand where you are coming from, the reality is that all of us will pass on one day and so it’s actually a sign of great care for the ones we leave behind to take out a life insurance policy beforehand.

So, what if you’re not getting one for yourself, but for your parents? Well, being that they are older than you and there’s a greater chance that they will die within your lifetime, that can make it all the more uncomfortable, but also all the more necessary. If you would like some tips on purchasing life insurance for your aging parents, we have enclosed five that should make the entire process much easier for you:

Know that it’s needed. Sometimes people are tempted to procrastinate with getting a policy. Then, when a loved one passes, they are stressed out with trying to figure out how to pay for funeral costs. So that you won’t have the added financial strain of paying to bury your parent(s) and so there can be an estate left for you and your siblings, it’s best to get a policy as soon as possible.

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