26/05/2022
Adulthood often comes with some financial debt—such as student loan repayment, mortgage, car loan repayment, monthly credit card bills, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, your debts will not be wiped away when you pass on. If you have loved ones who depend on you, it’s unsettling to think about what they’d do when you’re no longer around to provide for them.
As your life grows to include more responsibilities and loved ones who depend on you, it becomes even more crucial to protect the most valuable asset in your life—yourself. Fortunately, you can take measures now to keep your dependents on stable financial ground. One way to do this is by getting a life insurance plan. Life insurance plans offer you and your dependents a lump-sum payout in case of permanent disability, terminal illness or death. There’re two types of life insurance that serve this purpose; they are commonly known as term life and whole life insurance. Both offer a lump-sum payout, but they differ in many ways. To help you simplify things, here’s a quick overview of how they work.