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Childless and Empty Nesters: Get Insured

A lot of people living without children, married or not, have the reckless minds of youth. They think that if they die, it doesn’t matter to anyone. It won’t put a burden on anyone. Or, if they are worried about their spouse, they think that there is enough money to take care of him or her, or that he or she has a job, or the house is paid off and they don’t need the income.

There’s a problem with this thinking.

It’s wrong.

The fact is, we insure our lives for more reasons than simple financial security for children or relatives. However, even if you think you don’t have to worry about financial security for them because you are wealthy, think again!

Starting in 2011, the Estate Tax is going to be a significant obstacle to passing on wealth in the event of the property-holder’s death. With an estate worth $1 million, 40% of the value passing on to a spouse or relative will be taxed! So, from $1 million your spouse only get $600k. Now is that enough to maintain all the other properties, payments, and the standard of living that he or she is used to without your income? If it’s not, you may have to rethink getting a policy.
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Different Types of Life Insurance: Which One is Right For You?

Different Types of Life Insurance: Which One is Right For You?

Life insurance is a great way to protect your family financially should anything ever happen to you. You may want to consider getting a life insurance policy if you are married, have children, or other people depend on your income for support. 

There are a number of different types of life insurance policies available, and finding which one is the best for you and your family can be a challenge.  Here are some of the d Read the rest of this entry »

Life Insurance – Why Do I Need It?

Life Insurance -  Why Do I Need It?

You don’t want to leave your family unprepared for what will happen to them financially if you do not get sufficient life insurance coverage. So planning today can provide the income your family will need if you are no longer here. Following are some reasons to consider life insurance from a company that will be there for your family. Every person and every family have their own reasons for life insurance, but the need for prot Read the rest of this entry »