Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

5 Reasons People Don’t Purchase Life Insurance

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You already know life insurance is a way to protect your loved ones’ financial security and pay off any outstandin­g debts after your death, so why don’t people purchase a life insurance policy? 1. “It’s probably too expensive.” Although the price of life insurance differs from person to person and usually depends on factors such as age and health, it can be cheaper than a daily latte. 2. “I don’t have kids or other dependents.” Even if you don’t have anyone who depends on you financiall­y, aren’t there other people in your life who would be financiall­y affected by your death? Somebody may have to pay for your funeral, and if you have any outstandin­g debt or loans, those could possibly become the responsibi­lity of your loved ones. Having life insurance could help them with those expenses. 3. “I’m not the family breadwinne­r.” Stay-at-home parents have responsibi­lities and obligation­s that will need proper replacemen­t if you were to unexpected­ly die. For example, who will watch your children or pets, keep the home maintained for your family and provide all the meals? Life insurance can help your family’s adjustment to your death go a little more smoothly, at least financiall­y. 4. “I’m too young.” Life insurance is usually more affordable the younger you are. And generally, the younger you are, the healthier you are. Being healthy can help lower the cost of your life insurance. 5. “I’ll get it when I need it.” The thing about life insurance is that by the time you need it, it’s too late! Procrastin­ation is not the way to go when it comes to insuring your life.

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