Term life insurance can cover a temporary need and can be surprisingly affordable, especially compared to permanent life insurance which can cost 2-3 times more than term life insurance, but provides lifetime coverage.

For example, if you are a male age 40 in need of life insurance coverage for a period 20 years, and are in excellent health, it may be possible to purchase up to $500,000 coverage for a level premium for 20 years that costs about $2 per day.

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