Sure, insurance is a burden-until we need it. All the depressing issues aside, insurance is an essential and vital financial planning tool that everyone should take advantage of. A certified financial planner can help you to evaluate your insurance needs and will recommend policies that suit your lifestyle. When considering any kind of insurance, from term life to mortgage life insurance, several issues need to be addressedDo I even need life insurance?
If you have no dependents or loved ones that will be affected by the loss of your income, you may not need life coverage. However, if there are people that depend on you, life insurance is not something you should consider optional. Most people won't really perceive the value of life insurance until they have children. I remember when this first occurred to me. I had always wanted to go skydiving and finally I had my opportunity in all of the excitement, it hit me. What if I don't come home from this trip? My newlywed wife is 7 months pregnant, we are barely making the bills month-to-month as it is and I know there is no way she can do it alone. Needless to say, I cancelled my trip for the greater good of my new family, but I also took a long hard look at my insurance situation.
How much life insurance do I need?
If you are still reading at this point then you have probably recognized how much your loved ones depend on you for financial support. In order to keep supporting them as well as you currently are, even after you pass away, you should choose a life insurance policy that covers at least the full amount of your income for as long as you expect to be working. It is also important to include any substantial debts that will need to be taken care of. For example, let's say you owe 10,000.00 on a car, 70,000.00 on a mortgage, you make 40,000.00 per year, and are 30 years old, planning to retire at age 59. You should select enough insurance coverage to pay off your 70,000.00 in major debt, as well as 29 years worth of your annual income.
What type of life insurance should I avoid?
Whatever you do, stay away from the mortgage life policies offered by your lender bank when you are purchasing your home. The policies they offer are designed to protect themselves and not your family. There are a multitude of mortgage life insurance options available from independent parties that will protect your loved ones.
Where should I buy my life insurance policy?
It is always a good idea to investigate various companies before settling on something that is such an important safety net for your family. Ideally, you should talk to a certified financial planner before making any decisions, however, don't underestimate the value of your friends and family's opinions. Talk to the people around you and find out what experiences they have had. Sometimes financial planners will get caught up in the numbers and forget about the people involved.
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