Life insurance is a contract between an insurance company and the owner of the life insurance policy.

The insurance company agrees to pay out a death benefit on the policy when the insured person dies while the insurance is In Force.

In return, the owner of the policy agrees to pay premiums on a regular basis for the life insurance coverage.

The death benefit is paid to the beneficiary which is chosen by the owner of the policy.

If you have anyone who relies on you for financial support you may h...

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It really depends on your situation.

First, how much money did you put down when you purchased your home?

If you are putting down less than 20% for a down payment on your home, then you may be required to purchase PMI insurance, to protect the lender.

However, if PMI is not required, then you may not need life insurance.

But, it is a good idea to have some life insurance to make sure your loved ones have the money needed to pay off the outstanding balance on your home mortgage loan in case you d...

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If you're considering the purchase of a life insurance policy, it may be because you actually need protection.

Many of us think about life insurance when a major life event occurs; such as, a family member passing away, buying a new home, getting married, getting a promotion at work, or having a child, etc.

If you have anyone who relies on you for financial support, you may need life insurance to guarantee their financial security in case you die.

Life insurance can be used by your beneficiaries...
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Yes, you may need life insurance now that you are getting married.

One of the primary reasons for getting life insurance after getting married is for income protection purposes so your spouse can maintain the same lifestyle for a given amount of time without having to worry about financial matters.

When a family loses an income stream due to the death of a spouse, the surviving spouse often has to make a dramatic shift in lifestyle choices with no way to have that income immedi...

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