Some Reasons You Need To Purchase Life Insurance

Posted by Opperman Dean
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Sep 24, 2010
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Choosing to purchase life insurance may not be done by every adult, but almost everyone knows that having it is a good idea for protection of those you love. A policy for insurance pays beneficiaries upon your death. Accidents and illnesses happen to young and old alike, so having coverage on your life is a smart financial move. Here are some of the other reasons why you should include life coverage in your financial portfolio.


You may wonder about some of the insurance terms used. Simply put, insurance is a contract between the person purchasing the policy and the business or company selling the policy. It spells out the terms and conditions of the agreement. The policy describes who is covered, who receives the benefits and under what conditions the benefits will be paid.


It should be noted that an insurance policy, when signed, is a legal contract. Both parties to the contract have rights and responsibilities. The insured person agrees to make the payments. The insurer agrees to pay the benefits if the specifications are met. The death of the individual who purchases the policy is the usual specification. It can be seen that this type of insurance is not usually of direct benefit to the purchaser, but to the family members left behind.


When you purchase an insurance policy, it helps those who are named as beneficiaries. Different policies are available, mainly differing in the size of the bequest. The policy may only be large enough to pay for funeral and burial expenses. The larger policies may provide for all financial needs for a surviving spouse and minor children.


The beneficiaries can use the proceeds for any purpose necessary. The money might be used to pay for a funeral or burial expenses. It could be used to cover daily living expenses or for educational purposes when children reach college age. In any case, it removes stress and financial strain from the equation after a death in the family.


When you purchase an insurance policy, payable upon your death, you are showing responsible planning. If you are the person supporting the household, you should certainly have insurance. You may also want to consider purchasing a life policy for a stay-at-home spouse, especially if there are small children involved. When a mother of a young family dies, the remaining parent may have huge child care expenses that make it impossible to survive financially.


You may also purchase an insurance policy as a way to save money or to build an investment fund. A insurance policy of the right sort can be used to borrow against. Before making this type of purchase, you would be smart to consult with a qualified financial advisor about your economic situation and how to make your income and assets work best for you.


Life insurance is an indication that you care about the financial future of those you leave behind. It should be a consideration of every adult to determine how best to structure economic security for family members in the event of the death of a parent. Eliminate the stress of bills and debt for your survivors by planning for the future.

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