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Category: Life Insurance

Term Life Insurance, Is It Right for You?

Term Life Insurance, Is It Right for You? Many of us think of life insurance as something that will last for the rest of our lives - but that's not always the case. So-called "whole" life insurance policies do stay in effect for your lifetime, providing you continue to pay the premiums. "Term" life insurance, on the other hand, provides coverage for a limited period...

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Health Insurance

Life Insurance IS Possible with health issues Your health affects your ability to obtain life insurance, and the rate you'll pay for it (in some cases increasing your premium by as much as 100 percent), but that doesn't mean you need to worry if you've battled a serious illness; you may be able to get reasonable coverage anyway. According to the Life and Health Insurance...

What to do When Your Health Insurance Coverage is Ending

Life Insurance Can be a Creative Problem Solver Life insurance has traditionally been used to pay for the care of a loved one in the event of your untimely death, but increasingly it's being used in other, more creative ways. There are two basic scenarios in which you would require life insurance in retirement. First, you don't have enough money to cover your final expenses,...

Avoid These Three Mistakes When Buying a Health Insurance Plan

Term Life Insurance, Is It Right for You? Many of us think of life insurance as something that will last for the rest of our lives - but that's not always the case. So-called "whole" life insurance policies do stay in effect for your lifetime, providing you continue to pay the premiums. "Term" life insurance, on the other hand, provides coverage for a limited period...

Don't Tempt Fate Waiting for the ACA to Cover You

Maximize Your Pension Using Life Insurance Life insurance is effective for more than the traditional use, which is to provide a cushion of liquidity for your loved ones when you're no longer around. Alternative life-insurance strategies can help achieve a number of goals, including replacing pension income. Consider the case of a couple who plan to live their retirement on one spouse's pension, not taking...