It can be difficult to choose the proper sort of life insurance, but it’s a crucial choice nonetheless. Here are some recommendations to help you select the finest life insurance options.
Take into account term life insurance if...
- You have a set amount of time in which you require life insurance. With term life insurance, you can adjust the policy’s duration to meet your needs. For instance, you might purchase 20-year term life insurance if you have small children and want to make sure there will be money to pay for their college tuition. Purchase a term policy for the length of time you need the insurance to cover a debt that will be paid off.
- You need a lot of life insurance, but your budget is tight. Accordingly, the rate per thousand of the death benefit is lower than for permanent types of life insurance because this type of insurance only pays out if you pass away during the policy’s term. Unless the policy is renewed or a new one is purchased, coverage ends if you are still alive at the end of the term. Contrary to permanent insurance, you rarely accumulate equity from cash savings.
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You might also want to research “convertible” term insurance if you believe your financial requirements will alter. In exchange for paying higher rates, these let you upgrade to permanent insurance without having to undergo a medical check.
Always keep in mind that premiums rise upon renewal as you get older and are lowest when you’re young. When the term of the policy expires, some term insurance policies may be renewed, although the premium will typically rise. For some policies to qualify for the best prices at renewal, a medical exam is necessary.
Consider purchasing permanent life insurance if...
- For as long as you live, you must have life insurance. Whether you pass away today or live to be more than 100 years old, a permanent policy pays a death benefit.
- You want to build up a savings component that can grow tax-deferred and serve as a source of borrowed money for various uses. If you are unable to pay the premiums to maintain the life insurance in force, you may use the savings component for any other purpose you desire. Even if your credit is in poor shape, you can still borrow these funds. The loan’s collateral, your death benefit, is collected by the insurance company if you pass away before it is paid back before deciding what belongs to your beneficiary.
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Keep in mind that permanent insurance premiums are typically more expensive than term insurance. While term insurance might significantly increase each time you renew it, the rate of a permanent coverage stays the same regardless of your age.
Permanent insurance policies come in a variety of forms, including whole (ordinary) life, universal life, variable life, and variable/universal life. See our articles on the various categories of policies for additional information.
