Life Insurance: 4 Important Considerations
Sunday, August 24th, 2003Do you know if you need life insurance? To be sure your loved ones are taken care of, there are a few questions you need to answer to determine your level of need.
What expenses will you leave behind?
If something happened to you today, how much debt would you leave behind? How much do you owe today for utilities, credit cards, medical bills, car loan, mortgage? At the very least, you should have a policy that will cover these basic needs.
Does anyone depend on you?
Aside from any pets you have living with you, do you have anyone who depends on you for their day-to-day living needs? Spouse? Children? Anyone else? If so, protect their financial future by giving them a block of money that will replace your annual income.
What future needs will your dependents have?
In addition to replacing your lost income, you have the chance to provide for your dependents future financial needs. You can plan for and provide a college fund or provide for possible future wedding expens (more...)
