September is National Life Insurance Awareness Month. As fall approaches and the resources are readily available, it is an excellent time to consider if you're adequately covered with your current insurance. Did you know 86% say they haven't bought life insurance because it's too expensive, yet over estimate the cost by more than 2x? It's time to consider the financial trade offs. As you begin to consider your options, it's helpful to know the basic distinctions between policies. Here are the fundamentals of the different cash-value life insurance options: Whole life : You generally make level (equal) premium payments for life. The death benefit and cash value are predetermined and...
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Insurance life policy quote term Insurance life policy quote term is simple to search for through online insurance engine. Are you looking ahead to cover life and stay safe? Do you face any problems in receiving any quality quotes for your insurance needs? You can simply depend on online services and search out for quotes and terms available. Sometimes people just apply for some insurance policy and face some problems in future. To avoid any kind of problems and faulty quotes it is essential to study all terms and deals available. Reaching towards affordable, cheap, or low cost life insurance quotes is simple now days with all services available online. Assured consultation is provided by...
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Life Insurance Basics We've created this website as a tool to help you understand the fundamentals of life insurance and to provide this material for easy reference. Below you will find general information about the need for life insurance and guides to choosing the right insurance for you and your loved ones. Why do I need life insurance? Life insurance is an essential part of financial planning. One reason most people buy life insurance is to replace income that would be lost with the death of a wage earner. The cash provided by life insurance also can help ensure that your dependents are not burdened with significant debt when you die. Life insurance proceeds could mean your...
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Life Insurance Course 2 - The Two Main Types of Life Policies Lesson 2: The Main Types of Life Insurance. After looking at the reasons for buying a life policy in the previous lesson, let's take a look at what type of policy best fits your needs. Hint: it's probably a term life policy. Describes the two variations of life insurance, permanent and term. Explains why a term life policy is often the better choice. LInks to much more in-depth information on both types of policies. Life Insurance for as Little as $20/Month? Permanent or "Cash Value" Life Insurance Cash value insurance includes such sub-categories as whole, universal and variable life insurance, which are permanent policies that...
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We all work hard to ensure a more comfortable life for our nearest and dearest – while we are here to share our lives with them, and making sure they are well looked after once were no longer there to do it ourselves. Thing is, with so many product options available, it can become confusing. Should you be getting a life insurance quote, or a quote for a funeral policy? What is the difference between life insurance and funeral cover even? In this piece from Old Mutual iWYZE, we explain the difference so that you can make an informed choice. Definition: Life insurance Life insurance protects your family against the financial implications of your death or permanent disability. This ensures...
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Nobody knows what life has in store for them from one day to the next. It’s not something that we like to dwell on, but the fact of the matter is that a sudden and fatal accident or illness could result in our family being left to fend for themselves. This could lead to all sorts of problems for your loved ones, most notably financial difficulty. Left to try and deal with monthly commitments and family debts, your family may be unable to cope financially without your income, and could end up losing everything they own. There is a way that you can provide peace of mind for yourself and security for your family, and that’s by taking out life insurance coverage. Life is full of...
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Life Insurance Policy with Cash Value Life insurance is a valuable gift option that is often overlooked. Life insurance is frequently purchased as part of an overall financial or estate plan. As circumstances in life change, the need for insurance may diminish. A gift of a paid-up policy can provide tremendous benefits to the Church or one of its institutions. Has outgrown the need for the insurance protection. Has paid into the policy for several years. Wants to ensure completion of a significant gift. Uses the gift of insurance as part of an overall financial plan. Gift features and benefits: Immediate income tax deduction available to 50 percent of adjusted gross income Flexibility in...
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In the past few years, we have had clients approach RIC with questions regarding “maturity date” and “maturity extension provisions” and their significance on life insurance policies. Historically an unseen risk, due to enhancements in medical care and good health habits, insureds are living longer and the odds of surviving to policy maturity are increasing. The risk of the insured living to maturity is especially true for policies issued prior to 2009, which utilized older mortality tables developed in 1980 or even back as far as 1952. It is not unusual for these contracts to have policy maturity at insured age 90, 95 or 100. The scope of this issue is significant. Surrendering a policy...
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What is Final Expense Life Insurance? Final expense insurance is a type of whole life insurance designed to cover medical bills and funeral expenses when you pass. A final expense policy is also known as burial or funeral insurance and is popular with seniors. Most final expense plans have these features: Whole life insurance – no expiration if premiums are paid Cash value – insured may be able to take out a policy loan Fixed premiums as long as they’re paid Simplified issue – usually no medical exam is required, just health questions on the application Easy application process Fast approvals – coverage can often be issued in days Contents Final Expense Life Insurance For Seniors Final...
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While term life insurance doesn’t build cash value, other types of life insurance work differently. Whole life insurance, which is also called permanent life insurance, for example, offers a death benefit but also builds cash value you can borrow against. In that sense, this “cash value life insurance” serves multiple purposes. Not only does it protect your family in the event of your death, but it can serve as a financial resource you can lean on when it makes sense. But, should you borrow against cash value life insurance? Maybe, but maybe not. You see, borrowing against cash value life insurance is not a black and white issue – it’s very much dependent on individual...
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