09/13/2022
Myth: I am too young to need life insurance.
Fact: Your age isn’t what’s important here. What is, is whether or not you’ll be leaving anyone behind who would be worse off financially. And the good news is that life insurance is inexpensive for young, healthy people. Buying life insurance now means you’ll be providing financial security for your loved ones without spending a lot of money on it.
Myth: I have life insurance through my job. I don’t need any more coverage.
Fact: Maybe. But the truth is that employer-provided life insurance coverage may not be enough to protect you and your loved ones as much as you think. Also, will you still have the coverage you need if you leave your place of employment? Review how much your employer-paid insurance provides and calculate if it is enough to accommodate your family if you’re not around. Generally, it’s recommended you have five to 10 times your annual, pre-tax salary in life insurance protection.
Myth: I have coverage from my mortgage lender. It’s enough.
Fact: No, it’s not. Mortgage life insurance pays off your mortgage if one of the people listed on the loan dies before it’s settled. That’s it. What about the rest of your debts and expenses?
Myth: I won’t be able to get insurance because I smoke or v**e.
Fact: Not true. If you smoke or v**e, here’s good news: Many life insurance companies consider you a non-smoker once you’ve been smoke-free for one full year. If you still smoke, you will pay a bit more for coverage than a non-smoker, but it’s likely to be more affordable than you think.
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