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5 Misconceptions About Life Insurance

5 Misconceptions About Life Insurance

Preparing for the future usually involves saving for your children's education or for retirement. You may not have considered life insurance due to misconceptions regarding cost or other issues. Instead of letting false information influence buying this essential life-planning tool, take a moment to get the facts. Life Insurance and You – What Are the Facts? Life insurance is put in place to provide financial...

How Will My Credit History Impact My Life Insurance Rate?

How Will My Credit History Impact My Life Insurance Rate?

Your credit score carries a lot of weight in many life activities, including renting or purchasing a home, being approved for a credit card or personal loan, and will affect the interest rate you are offered when buying or leasing a car or other item. While your credit rating does not have a direct impact on your life insurance rate, the data on your credit...

Am I Eligible for Life Insurance if I Have a Chronic Illness?

Am I Eligible for Life Insurance if I Have a Chronic Illness?

If you live with a chronic illness and are considering the prospect of purchasing life insurance, you may be wondering if your condition will get in the way of your eligibility. However, many people with chronic health conditions are still able to qualify for average life insurance rates. Of course, every person’s situation is different, and your rates will also reflect the specific type of...

Is Joint Life Insurance a Good Idea?

Is Joint Life Insurance a Good Idea?

Joint life insurance comes with several appealing benefits. Rather than covering one spouse, the insurance covers both spouses – but only pays one death benefit – when one partner dies. This type of insurance can be more affordable than buying two separate life insurance policies. How does Joint Life Insurance Work? Joint life insurance comes in two different types, called “first-to-die” and “second-to-die.” With first-to-die,...

GoFundMe vs. Life Insurance: What You Should Know

GoFundMe vs. Life Insurance: What You Should Know

You have likely seen a GoFundMe page for someone who suddenly passed away. GoFundMe pages allow others to donate to pay for final expenses or to help the family. These crowdfunding activities may be successful but come with some serious drawbacks. The family left behind is asking others for funds, adding stress to one of life’s most challenging times. Life insurance is a far more...