Life Insurance for Single Parents
Posted: May 10, 2023
Life Insurance for Single ParentsWhy Do Single Parents Need Life Insurance?Purchasing a life insurance policy is a smart idea for any family. But in single-parent households, the need is even more important.In a 2022 study from Life Happens,1 two in five parents said they are “barely” or “not at all” financially secure. And when it comes to losing the primary wage earner, the same study found 44% of families would...
Top Three Reasons Why People Buy Life Insurance
Posted: February 3, 2023
Top Three Reasons Why People Buy Life InsuranceBefore you get life insurance coverage, you should understand why you need it. While there are many reasons to buy life insurance, the most common reasons include:Final expenses: Final expenses refer to any expenses related to someone’s passing. This can include a casket, funeral, preparations, memorial service, cremation and more. Life insurance for final expenses is worth considering—after all, the National Funeral Directors Association reports that the median price...
Why it's Important to Get Life Insurance While You're Young
Posted: November 7, 2022
Why it's Important to Get Life Insurance While You're YoungWhen you’re young, you feel invincible – like nothing could ever hurt you. You’re less likely to consider life insurance, even though this is the prime time to get it. However, you never know what’s going to happen, and in my case, I’m happy I was prepared.Life-Changing NewsIt was a sunny Saturday in August when I received a diagnosis that would turn my world upside-down:...
Life Insurance and Health Conditions: A Deal Breaker?
Posted: October 19, 2021
Life Insurance and Health Conditions: A Deal Breaker?Three Things to Keep in Mind If you’re interested in purchasing life insurance, you should consider the following: Never assume a health condition automatically disqualifies you from obtaining life insurance. Sure, maybe your health is less than perfect but you may be eligible for coverage, so always check with a licensed insurance agent to be sure. Always be honest about your medical history. Failing to...
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?
Posted: October 13, 2021
Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt?What Happens To Your Student Loans If You Pass Away? The short answer: It depends on the type of loans you have. Federal loans: Loans issued directly to a person through the U.S. Department of Education are discharged (“forgiven”) upon that person’s death, once the required documentation is submitted. Read more specifics about federal student loans at StudentAid.gov. Parent PLUS loans: As a type of...