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Why You Need Life Insurance by elderken(m): 1:07pm On Mar 03, 2016
Deciding wether you need life insurance can sometimes be a complicated process. this decision can even be harder when you consider yourself still very young. But it all boils down to making a well informed decision. why then should you invest in life insurance?

1. Providing For Your Dependent If You Die.
No one wakes up and wish you to die. But life is full of so much uncertainties. you may want your dependents- children to attend college and your family to enjoy certain benefits and lifestyle when you are no longer in the picture. They may not be able to afford such benefits and life style when you are no longer with them. planing is everything. your savings alone may not be able to cover their expenses, you can very address this concerns by buying enough life insurance.

2.You Have Option
You have the option of buying a term life insurance policy, which could cover you for certain period of years ranging from 10 - 30 years. These policies pay a benefit only during the term period covered by the insurance. These can be a good option, if you want a coverage just till your children educational pursuits are over. They are other options of buying a whole life policy, popularly known as permanent life insurance.

3. Insurance Can Also Be a Good Investment.
Many young Professional are looking for other source of investment for savings. The life insurance policy can provide a good addition to their investment portfolio, as it allows investment in stocks,mutual funds and bonds. With these investments, your cash value can quickly increase of time.

4.You Can Sell Your Policy.
If you Suddenly become terminally ill and are in need of cash to cover medical and other related expenses, you may have the option to sell your policy at a discounted price.

5. You Can Accumulate Cash.
With Insurance, you have the possibility of allocating a portion of your premiums to a cash accumulation vehicle. This accumulated amount can serve as a cash reserve to pay insurance premiums if your disposable income is no longer sufficient to pay those premiums.

6. Financial Requirements.
The amount of insurance you need depends on what you want it to cover. take into consideration your current earning capacity, and how many years your family will replace that income if you should die prematurely versus how much you have already saved.

It will also interest you to know that life insurance is not for everyone. But you should not dismiss it without doing your research. Especially if you have loved ones who depend on you finacially, it is very likely that you might be needing it. Your financial advisor can help you decide what type of policy is best for you. www.kenimu..com

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