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Picking Life Insurance

September 10, 2010 by Deb Sexton Leave a Comment

Choosing life insurance policy is a great way to get your family on the road to financial stability. If you pass away, a life insurance policy can provide your family with funds for your final expenses, for income in the years ahead, and for your children’s education.

Research Your Options

There are two basic types of insurance: term and permanent. Review each to determine what fits best for you. The basic difference between term and permanent life insurance is the amount of time the policy is intended for. Term life insurance, which is often cheap when you are young, is only intended for short periods of time. Renewal may bring higher premiums, especially as you age. Permanent insurance allows you to plan for the long term. You can lock into a rate, which may be higher than a term policy, but it will last for your lifetime.

Get Quotes

Once you determine which type of insurance is best for your purpose, you may want to speak with agents from different companies to get quotes. You can also use a broker to help you compare prices. Avoid pushy salespeople who try to get you into a policy before they understand what works for you.

You can buy life insurance directly from the company, from an agent, or with the help of your insurance broker. If you choose to buy directly from the company, you will have to be your own advocate, and you may get someone different on the phone every time you call. If you use an agent from that company you may be able to establish a rapport, which could make the process easier.

Find Ways to Reduce Your Rate

While you are considering life insurance policies, you may also want to do some work on your own to lower your rates. Did you know that quitting smoking, losing weight or cutting back on alcohol can help you to get a policy with a lower rate? This could save money and help you live longer too.

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