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Term Life Insurance for My Adult Children

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, July 16, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

To buy term life insurance for your adult children, you generally need to follow these steps:

  • Research Insurance Companies: Look for reputable insurance companies that offer term life insurance policies. Consider factors such as the company's financial strength, customer reviews, and the policy options they provide.
  • Determine Coverage Needs: Assess your adult children's financial obligations and future needs. Consider factors like their income, debts, mortgages, and dependents. This evaluation ...

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What are the Top 20 Reasons to Buy Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

There are several reasons why individuals may choose to purchase a term life insurance policy. Here are some of the top reasons:

  • Income Replacement: One of the primary reasons people buy term life insurance is to provide income replacement for their dependents in the event of their death. If the insured person is the primary breadwinner or contributes significantly to the household income, a term life insurance policy can ensure that their loved ones are financially supported and can maintai...

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Can I Buy a 5 year Term Life Insurance Policy with Not Medical Exam?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Yes, you may be able to purchase a 5 year term life plan with no exams if you qualify for coverage.

Usually, insurers offer term life policies for 10, 15, 20, or 30 years.

However, there are some that offer 5 year term life plans; such as, Globe Life.

Through Globe Life you may have the option of choosing the following amounts of coverage for 5 year term policies:

  • $5,000
  • $10,000
  • $20,000
  • $30,000
  • $50,000
  • $100,000

Globe Life offers coverage with just a some health questions and a simple application. 

You c...
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Buying a $30,000 Term Life Insurance Policy

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, February 10, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Can I buy a $30,000 term life insurance policy?

Yes, you may be able to purchase $30,000 of term life insurance coverage. However, your approval for a policy will depend on your age and health.

In addition, not many insurers offer less than $50,000 of term life insurance coverage.

However, Globe Life offers options of $5,000 up to $100,000 of coverage, and they do offer a $30,000 term life insurance plan you can apology for online. There is no medical exam required. You can get a free, instant q...
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Can You Increase Term Life Insurance Coverage?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, January 20, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
No, you cannot increase the amount of life insurance provided by your current life insurance policy.

However, if you need more life insurance, you may purchase an additional life insurance policy to increase the overall amount of life insurance coverage you own.

But, you would need to apply for coverage and go through the entire underwriting process as you did when buying your original life insurance plan you currently own.

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What is the Meaning of a Term Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, January 16, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A term life insurance policy is a type of life insurance plan that provide temporary coverage usually lasting for a policy term (duration) of up to thirty years.

However, there are several policy terms to choose from, including 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40 years, depending on your age.

The shorter the policy term, the lower your annual cost of life insurance, because you have a lower probability of dying during the shorter term.

If the insured person dies during the policy term, the death benef...
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Which Term Policy is Best?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The best type of term life insurance is the one that meets your needs and fits your family's budget.

Term life is temporary life insurance offering coverage for a duration of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40 years..

Level term life insurance is the most popular and affordable type of life insurance plan.

Level term has premiums that never increase, and coverage that never decreases, during the policy term.

You can shop and compare free quotes for level term life insurance plans online by visiting a ...
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What is a Renewable Term Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
A renewable term policy is a type of term life insurance plan that offers you the option to renew your coverage when your life insurance policy ends.

Term life insurance is temporary life insurance lasting up to 30 years, usually,

However, you may purchase 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 years of life insurance coverage with a term policy.

These plans offer you the chance to continue your coverage (Renew The Policy) for a period of from one to 10 years, usually.

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How to Get a Life Insurance Policy for Less?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you are looking to find affordable life insurance protection, you'll want to review the following tips that may help save you some money when buying a life insurance policy:

  • Get Insured Now - The younger you are when you buy life insurance, the lower your cost, because rates are based in part on your age.
  • Choose Term Life - Permanent life insurance usually costs up to 5-10 times more than term life insurance because term life is temporary coverage providing insurance for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ...

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What are Term Insurance Yearly Premiums

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, December 2, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
A yearly premium for term insurance is the price you pay (premium) for your life insurance policy on an annual basis.

Term insurance is temporary life insurance coverage which is also known as term life insurance.

Term life policies may past for a duration (policy term) of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years.

The longer your policy term, the higher your yearly premium for your life insurance coverage.

You can find out how much term insurance will cost by requesting free term life insurance quotes ...
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What is a Term Policy with a Renewability Option?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, November 24, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A Renewable Option is a Clause in a Term life insurance policy that allows you to extend your life insurance coverage beyond the original term, even if your health has declined, usually on an annual basis, and without a medical examination required in order to qualify for the renewal life insurance policy.

You won’t have to re-qualify for a new life insurance policy, but your extended renewable term life insurance coverage may raise your current policy premium. That means, if you want to ren...


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What Does It Mean to Convert a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, November 20, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Converting a term life insurance policy is an option people who have convertible term life insurance may exercise to convert their existing term life insurance into a permanent life insurance policy.

Some people decide they need lifetime coverage after having purchased a term (temporary) life insurance policy.

The option to convert your term policy allows you to convert your temporary life insurance into a permanent life insurance plan.

You will not need to take a medical exam to prove insurabil...
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Why Term Insurance is Good?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, November 12, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance, which provides temporary coverage lasting up to thirty years or more is good for several reasons.

1. Flexible – You can choose from 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years of coverage to meet your family’s specific need for life insurance.

2. Affordable – Term life is more affordable for 30 years or less of coverage than any other plan. Permanent life insurance can cost 5-10 times more than term insurance.

3. Easy to Understand – Term life is simple, you have coverage las...


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Term Life Insurance If You Don’t Die?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Term life insurance is a type of coverage providing temporary insurance for the duration of your life insurance policy term, which is usually either 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

If the insured person does not die during the policy term, the coverage expires with no payout of any benefits.

However, if you still need life insurance, you may contact the insurance company before the expiration date and request a renewal of your policy for an additional term, usually up to 5 or 10 years.

The renewal p...
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Can Term Insurance Be Extended?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 4, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Yes, most term life insurance policies offer the insured the Option of Renewability.

A Renewable Term Insurance Policy means you may renew your coverage for an additional coverage term if you advise the insurance company by a specific date stated in your life insurance contract.

With term life you may select coverage lasting for a period of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years, usually. Some life insurers do offer 35 or 40-year level term life plans.

However, when selecting to renew your coverage,
 your te...


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Which Term Insurance is Good?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, October 31, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

The best type of term life insurance policy will depend on your specific situation and need for protection.

However, the most popular type is level term life insurance because it offers affordable protection, and the premiums never increase during your policy term, while the amount of life insurance provided by the policy remains level throughout the life of your policy.

It's flexible, offering you the option of life insurance lasting for a period of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years.

And, your...


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Term Insurance Meaning?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, October 15, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term insurance is a type of life insurance that provides you with temporary coverage lasting for a specific period of time, usually up to 30 years.

If you die during your policy term, the death benefit is paid to your beneficiary.

If you are alive when the policy term ends your life insurance coverage expires and you are no longer insured - there is no payout of any benefits.

Level Term Life Insurance usually offers the most affordable life insurance coverage lasting for thirty years or less.


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Is Term Life Insurance Expensive?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

No, term life insurance is not expensive, if it is the right type of life insurance policy that meets your specific needs.

Term life is the most affordable type of life insurance coverage for those needing protection for a duration of thirty years, or less.

Term life is pure protection, providing a death benefit only, there is no investment feature or cash value.

That’s why permanent life insurance can cost up to 5 to 10 times more than the same amount of term life insurance.


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Who Does Term Life Insurance Cover?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, October 7, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance policies cover the insured person.

The insured is the person named as insured on the life insurance policy.

Your life is insured in a life insurance policy.

If you die while the policy is In Force, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the insurance policy.

Usually, the insured is the owner of the policy responsible for paying the premiums to the insurer.

However, the owner of the policy may be someone other than the insured.

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Final Expense Insurance vs Term Life

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, October 3, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How does a final expense life insurance plan compare to term life insurance?

They are different types of insurance policies used for different purposes.

Final expense insurance is a type of small permanent life insurance policy that provides lifetime protection.
 

This type of life insurance is used to pay for someone's final expenses, including the cost of their burial and funeral.
 

Some of these plans are offered with guaranteed acceptance, which means you cannot be turned down for coverage if y...


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Level Term Life Insurance Policy Definition

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, September 29, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Level term life insurance is a policy that provides temporary life insurance coverage lasting for a duration (Policy Term) of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 or 40 years.

The premiums never increase and the amount of life insurance provided by the policy never decreases during the life of your term life policy.

If you outlive the policy term, the life insurance coverage ends.

If you pass away during the term of your policy, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of your life insurance.

Level ter...


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Long Term Life Insurance Companies

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, August 28, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Which companies offer long term life insurance coverage?

Long term life insurance policies are usually plans that provide coverage for a duration of up to 35 or 40 years.

These are the longest terms available for term life insurance protection; however, not many insurers offer coverage lasting for that long a period of time - for term insurance policies.

The carriers offer long term coverage do include 
Banner Life & William Penn, Protective Life and AIG.

Keep in mind, certain age restrictions do ...


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Long Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, August 21, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is long term life insurance?

It is a type of life insurance policy that provides temporary coverage for a prolonged period of time.

How long does long term life insurance coverage last?

The longest term of coverage available for term life insurance is usually 35 or 40 years.

However, not all insurers offer term life lasting for that long a period of time.

Usually, these plans are limited to healthy individuals who are age 45-50, or younger.

Long term life insurance locks-in your rate for many ...


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AIG 35 year Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Does AIG offer a 35 year term life insurance plan?

Yes, you may purchase 35 years of term coverage through AIG, if you qualify.

AIG’s Select-a-Term Plan allows you to select the level-premium term of their 35 year life insurance policy, as well as customize your coverage by adding any available riders to your plan.

AIG is one of the largest life insurance carriers in the world, serving millions of customers in more than 80 countries. AIG offers term life insurance, whole life insurance and uni...


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40 year Term Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, August 5, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is 40 year term insurance?

It's a type of life insurance policy that provides temporary coverage lasting for a duration of forty years.

Usually, the premiums remain level for the life of the policy, and the amount of life insurance provided never decreases.

If the insured passes away during the forty year term, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the policy.

If the insured is alive when the forty year term expires, the life insurance coverage ends with no payout.

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40 year Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, July 28, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How does 40 year term life insurance work?

A 40 year term life policy provides you with life insurance coverage lasting for a duration of forty years.

With 40 year level term insurance, your premiums stay the same each year, and the amount of life insurance provided by your policy never decreases during the policy term of 40 years.

With a 40 year policy you lock-in a low rate for decades, which means while the cost of everything else may be increasing due to inflation, your life insurance premiu...


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35 year Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, July 24, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is 35 year term life insurance?

It's a type of temporary life insurance policy that provides coverage for a period of thirty five years. The premiums remain the same each year, and the amount of life insurance never decreases.

Can I buy a 35 year term life insurance policy?

It depends on your age and your health, if you qualify for coverage. However, if you are healthy and age 50 or under, you may be able to qualify for a 35 year term life insurance plan.

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Term Life Insurance Features and Benefits

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, July 16, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides you with temporary coverage lasting for a set number of years.

Here are some of the most common features and benefits of a term life insurance policy:

1. You may be able to choose a policy term lasting for a duration of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

2. Level term life provides you with a coverage amount that never decreases during the life of your coverage term.

3. Level term life provides you with premiums that never increase dur...


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Choosing a Term Life Insurance Policy

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What should I consider when buying a term life insurance policy?

There are several key considerations before selecting your term life plan.

You'll want to make sure you take into consideration several factors:

1. How much life insurance do you need?

2. What type of term life insurance policy will be best meet your needs?

3. What is your monthly budget you can allocate toward paying for your life insurance premiums?

4. Do you need convertible term life insurance?

5. Do you need term life that is rene...


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Who Needs Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you are considering the purchase of a term life insurance policy you may be wondering who buys term life coverage.

Usually, term life insurance is purchased by those who need protection to last for thirty years or less, since term life offers life insurance for 10-30 years periods of coverage.

You may be able to choose a term life policy that provides life insurance for 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

Term life is not only the cheapest life insurance for 30 years or less, it provides you with the...


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Is Term Life Better Than Whole Life?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, April 18, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
It really depends on your situation, and your reason for needing life insurance protection.

Term life insurance is better for short term life insurance needs, lasting for a period of 30 years or less.

While whole life is better suited for people who need life insurance to last their entire lifetime, no matter how long they live.

Term life is death benefit coverage only, providing a death benefit, but it does not build any cash value inside the policy.

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Term Life Insurance Definition

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, March 25, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What is the definition of term life insurance?

Term life insurance is temporary life insurance that provides coverage lasting for a specified number of years.

Usually, term life offers life insurance for up to thirty years.

However, you may be able to choose a Policy Term (duration of coverage) lasting for a period of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years, depending on your age, health, and insurance needs.

If the insured dies during the policy term, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the p...


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When to Choose Term or Permanent Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, March 17, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you are considering the purchase of life insurance, you may want to learn about when it's a good time to buy term life insurance, and when it may be better to buy permanent life insurance protection.

Since term life insurance is temporary, lasting for up to 30 years, you'll want to consider term life for your temporary protection needs; such as, if you have a need for life insurance that will last 30 years or less - A home mortgage, car loan, growing children, etc.

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What Happens If You Don’t Die During Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you are insured by a term life insurance policy, and you don't die during the Policy Term, then the following happens:

  • The is no payout of any death benefits, since are are still alive.
  • The life insurance coverage ends, and you pay no more premiums.
  • You may have the option of renewing your term life insurance policy for another term, usually up to 5 or 10 years, at a new rate based on your age at the time of renewal.

However, you will need to contact the insurer before expiration of your origi...


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How Long Do You Pay for a Term Life insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, January 24, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


The "Term" of a term life insurance policy is the period of time you are insured.

This is the length of time you pay premiums on your life insurance.

However, if you pass away during the "Term" of your life insurance coverage, the insurance ends, and the death benefit is paid out to your beneficiary, and there are no more premiums to pay on the policy.

If you outlive the duration of your coverage term, the life insurance expires, and you pay no more premiums.

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What is a Life Insurance Coverage Term?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


A coverage term for life insurance is the duration of time you have life insurance protection under a term life insurance policy.

The "Term" is the period of time your life insurance coverage will last.

Term life insurance policies offer temporary coverage lasting for up to thirty years.

However, you may be able to choose a "Policy Term" of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of coverage.

If you outlive the duration of your coverage, the life insurance protection expires.


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What is Term Life Insurance and Do You Need It?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Term life is temporary life insurance and provides coverage up to 30 years.

If the insured dies during the policy term, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the policy, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions in the policy.

If you need life insurance protection lasting for a duration of thirty years or less, then term life insurance may be right for you.


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Term Life Insurance Years?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, December 30, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


How many years does term life insurance last?

Usually, term life policies offer coverage up to thirty years, depending on your age.

However, you may be able to choose a Policy Term lasting for a duration of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years to meet your specific life insurance needs.

The longer your Policy Term, the higher your annual cost of life insurance coverage.

If you outlive the duration of your term life policy, your life insurance coverage ends with no payout.

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Term Insurance Rates

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, December 6, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What are term insurance rates?

A rate for term insurance is the price you pay per $1,000 of term life insurance coverage.

Your rate is based on your personal risk factors, including but not limited to your age, gender, health, tobacco use, occupation, hobbies and driving record.

The younger and healthier you are, the lower your rate for term insurance.

You can compare term insurance rates by visiting a life insurance website, filling out a quote request form, and instantly receiving your free ter...


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Term Life Insurance Instant

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, December 2, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you need instant term life insurance you may be able to qualify for coverage online and begin your policy today.

Some insurers offer quick-issue term life plans that allow you to apply online and get approval the same day, if you qualify.

Usually, people ages 20 to 60 who are healthy, may qualify for an instant issue term life policy online.

In addition, you can compare instant term life insurance quotes from a network of leading carriers by requesting a free quote online.

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How Long is Term Insurance Good For?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Usually, term life insurance plans are available for a duration of up to 30 years.

Many insurers offer term life plans for a period of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

However, the maximum duration of term insurance may be limited based on your current age.

For example, a 70 year old may be able to get up to 15 years of term life coverage; whereas, a 30 year old may purchase up to 30 years of term insurance.

Learn more about how long term life insurance is good for.


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Term Life Insurance for 10, 20 or 30 Years

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 12, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


How long do you need life insurance protection?

When choosing your term life policy, it's important to determine how long you really need your protection to last.

In order to determine that, you'll want to consider what girl you want your life insurance to accomplish, and how long you need your life insurance coverage to last  in order to accomplish that goal.

Whether your need is for 10 years, or up to 30 years, you have options to choose from with term life insurance policies.

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Term Life Insurance Extension

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, November 8, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can you extend your term life insurance coverage?

Yes, it's called renewable term life insurance, which allows you to renew your current policy for a period of up to 10 years.

However, if you choose to renew your coverage, your renewal term life policy will cost more. The new premium will be based on your age at time of renewal.

But, you will not be required to take a medical exam to qualify for the real policy.

Learn more about how a term life insurance extension works.


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Term Life Insurance Time Period

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, November 4, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


How long does term life insurance last?

The duration of a term life policy will depend on the "Policy term" you select when you purchase your coverage.

Usually, term life lasts up to 30 years; however, you may be able to select a policy term of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years, depending on your age and health.

The policy term should be in line with your need for coverage to meet your goal of what you want your life insurance policy to accomplish; such as, a 30 year term policy to protect your 30 year...


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What Happens at the End of a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you own a term life policy, you may be wondering what happens when your coverage ends.

At the end of your policy term, your life insurance coverage expires, which means you are no longer insured.

You may have the option to renew your coverage for an additional term, usually for a period of up to ten years.

Your premium at renewal of your policy will increase based on your age at that time.

Or, you may choose to go without any life insurance coverage.

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Term Life Insurance for Family

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, October 7, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Term life insurance offers the most affordable life insurance protection, lasting for a period of up to thirty years.

You can purchase term life coverage on yourself, your spouse or partner, and on your children.

You may be able to add coverage for your children to your own term policy, through the process of adding a rider for child coverage, for which you pay an additional premium.

Learn more about buying term life insurance for your family.


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Term Life Insurance Exclusions

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, October 2, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Are there any causes of death that are excluded by a term life insurance policy?

Yes, there are several exclusions in a term life policy, included but not limited to the following:

  • Suicide if it occurs within the first two years you are insured (one year in some states).
  • Illegal Activity.
  • Dangerous Activity.
  • Act of War.
  • Aviation.
These are some of the more common types of exclusions that would be stated in an insurance contract providing term life insurance coverage.

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Term Life Insurance Covers What?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What does term life insurance cover?

Term life is temporary life insurance that pays out a death benefit upon the death of the insured person during the policy term.

The types of death covered by a term life policy include natural causes, illness, and accidental death.

In addition, suicide is covered if it occurs two years after the start of the policy (one year in some states).

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Does Term Life Insurance Cover Accidents?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 24, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Yes, a term life insurance policy covers accidents.

Term life insurance pays out a death benefit if the insured person dies as a result of natural causes, medical illness, or accidental death.

However, some insurance policies may have exclusions for high risk activities; such as, sky diving or auto racing.

So, although term life plans cover accidental death, your coverage is subject to the terms, conditions, and exclusions stated in the insurance contract.

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Term Life Insurance Covers to What Age?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, September 20, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


The age that a term life insurance policy covers you to depends on your age at the time you buy your policy, and the duration or term of coverage.

For example, if you are 25 when you buy a 20-year term life policy, your coverage will remain "In Force" until you are 45 years old. But the policy expires at the 20-year anniversary of your coverage.

However, a term to age 70 policy provides life insurance protection until you reach 70 years old.

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Does Term Life Insurance Cover Cancer?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, September 16, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Yes, term life insurance policies cover cancer.

If you are insured by a term life policy, and you die as a result of cancer, the death benefit would be paid out to your beneficiary.

Payment of any death benefit is subject to all terms, conditions and exclusions stated in the insurance contract.

However, unless you lied on the application for life insurance, your policy would likely pay out on death resulting from cancer.

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Term Life Insurance Does It Have Cash Value?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, September 12, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


A standard term life insurance policy does not build up any cash value inside the policy. it provides Pure Protection - a death benefit but no cash value.

However, Return of Premium term life insurance policies do return your paid premiums if you outlive the duration of your policy term.

That means, if you are alive when your term life insurance expires, you get the premiums back.

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Term Life Insurance Guaranteed Annual Premium

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Guaranteed annual premium life insurance means that the premium you pay on an annual basis for your insurance policy is guaranteed not to change from what was promised in the contract when you purchase the policy.

Learn more about guaranteed annual premium for term life insurance policies.


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Term Life Insurance Free Look Period

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, September 4, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What is a free look period for term life insurance?


It's the period of time you have to return your life insurance policy (after receiving it) and get a full refund of all premiums paid, should you decide you no longer want to keep your life insurance.

Usually, insurers offer a free look period of between 10 to 30 days, but the state department of insurance sets regulations for the specific minimum free look period required for your state of residence.

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Term Life Insurance Limitations

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What are the limitations to term life insurance policies.

There are a few important limitations to term life, including:

  • Duration of Coverage is usually limited to 30 years or less.
  • You may outlive your term life insurance protection.
  • Rates on term life increase if you choose to renew your term life insurance policy when it expires.
  • Term life is pure protection, providing a death benefit, but no investment feature.

Learn more about term life insurance policy limitations.


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Is Your Term Life Insurance Ending?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, August 27, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If your term life insurance policy is ending, you may be wondering what options are available to you.

Actually, if you need your life insurance coverage to continue, you may be able to renew your current term life policy for another 10 year term, when it expires.

Or, you could buy a new life insurance policy - either term life, whole life, or more than one policy.

Another option would be to go without any life insurance coverage. It depends on your situation.

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Can I Buy Term Life Insurance without Medical Exam?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, August 15, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Can I buy a term life insurance policy without taking a medical examination?

It depends on your age, health, and the insurance company guidelines for approval.

However, there are now several insurers that offer no exam term life insurance policies for qualified applicants between the ages of 20 to 60 years old.

In addition, other insurers may offer plans for people ages 18 to 78 years of age, but offer lower maximum limits of life insurance coverage.

Some insurers offer same-day coverage for qual...


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Term Life Insurance with a 20 Year Term

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you need life insurance to provide protection for your family for a period of twenty years, you'll want to consider term life insurance with a 20 year term.

This means you have life insurance protection that will last for a duration of 20 years.

The premium you pay for your life insurance p-policy will remain the same each year you are insured.

In addition, the amount of life insurance provided by your policy remains level, never decreasing throughout the life of your 20 year term life plan.

I...


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Shopping for Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, July 26, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


How can I shop for term life insurance?

Actually, it's easy to shop and compare term life plans and pricing online from among several of the leading life insurance carriers by visiting a life insurance website and requesting your free quotes.

It's simple, you just fill out a quote request form on a life insurance website and instantly see the lowest prices available from leading life insurers.

Then, you can review the coverage options and apply for a policy.

There are even no exam term life polic...


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Term Life with Living Benefit

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, July 22, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What are Living Benefits for Term Insurance?

Living benefits of a life insurance policy are benefits provided to and obtained by those insured, while still alive.

It means you can access the benefits of your insurance plan before you die, instead of waiting for a payout on the policy after the insured person dies.

Living death benefits are an early payout of anticipated death benefits from a rider attached to an existing life insurance policy, or from a separate policy.

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Term Life Insurance without an Agent?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, July 10, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can I buy a term life insurance policy online if I don't have an insurance agent?

Yes. In fact, some insurers allow you to buy direct life insurance over the internet, which you can apply for in about 15-20 minutes.

And, if you qualify for coverage, you my start your life insurance policy the same day.

These are called instant issue no exam term life insurance policies that offer healthy individuals a way to buy quick and easy life insurance protection online.

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Term Life with ROP?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can I buy term life insurance with return of premium?

Yes, you can purchase a term life policy that returns your premium if you outlive the policy term.

However, these plans charge a premium that is 2-3 times more than regular term life policies.

It may be an option to consider purchasing regular term life and investing the difference you would save by not paying the higher premiums for a return of premium term life insurance policy.

Learn more about term life with ROP.


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Is there Term Life with Accidental Death?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, July 2, 2021,


Does term life insurance come with accidental death coverage?

Yes, it does include coverage for death resulting from an accident.

Term life covered death resulting from natural causes, illness and accidental death.

In addition, there is double indemnity coverage available which pays out twice the death benefit if the insured person dies from an accident.

Learn more about buying term life with accidental death insurance coverage.


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Are You Looking for Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, June 24, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If so, you'll want to learn how term life works and how you can save money when shopping for an affordable term life policy to protect your loved ones.

Term life is a type of life insurance plan that provides temporary coverage lasting for a period of up to thirty years.

The longer your policy duration (term), the higher your annual cost of insurance.

Learn more about how to look for a term life insurance policy.


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Is Term Insurance for Life?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, June 12, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can I buy term insurance for life?

Actually, term insurance is temporary life insurance coverage that lasts for a specific period fo time, usually up to thirty years.

You can choose a policy term (duration) of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

If you find you need life insurance beyond the expiration date of your term life policy, you may be able to renew your coverage for an additional term, usually of up to 10 years.


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Term Life Insurance for Housewife

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, April 26, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is there term life insurance for a housewife?

Yes, housewives can get affordable term life insurance coverage online.

If you are a housewife, you may be considering the purchase of a term life insurance policy to help provide financial security for your loved ones should you pass away unexpectedly.

Many housewives choose to buy a 10, 15, 20 or even 30-year term life insurance coverage to make sure their families are taken care of in their absence.

Whether you are starting a family or you have gro...


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Can I Cash Out a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, January 17, 2021, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

No, you cannot cash out a term life insurance policy.

Term life is pure protection, providing a death benefit payout upon the death of the insured person.

There is no cash value or investment feature to a term life policy.

Learn more about "Can I cash out a term life insurance policy?"


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How to Get Term Life Quotes?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, December 11, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you're shopping for affordable life insurance online, you'll find it's quick and easy to compare the best pricing available.

All you have to do is visit a life insurance website, fill out a quote request form, and you'll instantly see the lowest prices offered by a network of leading life insurance carriers on your screen.

Some life insurance providers even allow you to apply online for your life insurance policy in just minutes.

Here's how to get term life quotes online now.

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What is Basic Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, December 7, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Basic Life Insurance means life insurance provided to an Eligible Employee under a plan sponsored by the employee’s Company equal to 1 (or 1.5) times the employee’s "Base Pay" as defined under the life insurance plan in which the Eligible Employee participates.

Usually, any employee may participate in the group employer provided life insurance plan.

And, individual employees may be able to purchase additional increments of life insurance out of their own pocket, if they need more coverage.

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What is Level Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Level term life insurance is a type of term life policy that offers competitive pricing with rates guaranteed remain level for the entire duration of your life insurance policy.

In addition, the amount of life insurance provided by your level term policy remains level for the entire policy term.

Level term life is the most popular type of term plan and offers the lowest rates for life insurance coverage.

These level term plans provide coverage for a duration of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

Learn m...


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Buy Short Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, November 21, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Can I buy short term life insurance online?

Yes. There are many insurers that now offer the option for consumers to purchase their coverage online direct from the insurance carrier.

Short term life insurance offers you the option to choose coverage lasting for a duration of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

And, you may apply on-line and begin your short-term policy today, if you qualify for no exam term life coverage.

Here's how to buy short term life insurance coverage.


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The Best Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 13, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is the best term life insurance plan to buy?

It really depends on your situation and insurance needs.

However, Level Term life insurance is by far the most popular type of term insurance plan purchased by consumers today.

Level Term offers you affordable pricing on coverage that lasts for up to 30 years.

With Level Term, your premiums are guaranteed never to increase during the life of your policy, and your coverage amount is guaranteed never to decrease during the life of your plan.

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How Long Your Term Life Insurance Should Last?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, November 9, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you're considering the purchase of term life insurance, then deciding how long you need your term policy to last is one of the most important questions to consider before selecting a policy.

Make sure you figure out your longest financial obligation you want to protect with your life insurance, and then choose a policy duration (term) that helps you accomplish that goal.

Learn more about how long your term life insurance should last.


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What is a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance is a type of life insurance plan that provides temporary coverage lasting for a specific number of years, usually up to 30 years.

Many insurers offer term life options of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

The longer your policy term (duration), the higher your cost of coverage.

Term life insurance offers death benefit only coverage, which means there is no cash value or investment feature of the policy, only life insurance death benefits.

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Is Term Life Insurance Good?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, September 14, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Wondering if term life insurance is right for you and your loved ones?

Actually, term life is a good option for many people today.

  1. If you have a need for life insurance to last for a period of 30 year or less, then term life is good.
  2. If you need the most life insurance at the lowest cost, you may want to consider term insurance.
  3. If you have a family and are on a budget, then term life may be right for you.

Find out
if term life insurance is good for you and your family.


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What is the Best Term Life Insurance for Senior Citizens?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, August 29, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

It's the plan that meets your needs and accomplishes your goals.

You'll want to find the plan that offers the most affordable price from a highly-rated insurance company.

Make sure to consider how long you need your coverage to last and how much life insurance you really need.

You'll want to compare multiple life insurance quotes from several of the leading life insurance companies to help you find an affordable plan from a reputable carrier.

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What is a Term 20 Life Insurance Plan?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, August 22, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

It's a type of life insurance plan providing temporary coverage lasting for a duration of twenty years.

Term or temporary life insurance offers the most affordable life insurance protection for people who have a need for coverage lasting for a specific period of time, usually 30 years or less.

Term life offers different policy terms, including 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

If you pass away during the policy term, while your coverage is "In Force", the death benefit is paid pout to your beneficiary...


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What is Term Life Insurance Good For?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, August 7, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you are considering the purchase of a term life insurance policy, you probably need protection lasting for a period of thirty years or less.

Term life is temporary protection which means it lasts for the duration of your policy "Term". A term for term life coverage may be for 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years, usually.

Many people buy term insurance to provide protection for their family to replace their income, pay off the mortgage loan, or other debt they leave behind.

Term life offers the lowest ...


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Why Do So Many People Get Term Life Insurance Instead of Permanent?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, July 4, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


There are several good reasons people choose to buy a term life insurance policy instead of purchasing permanent life insurance.

One of the most common reasons is Price.

Permanent life usually costs up to 5-10 times more for the same amount of life insurance compared to term life.

That means, you can buy a lot more protection for your family by choosing a term life insurance policy.

Another popular reason is Flexibility.

With term life you choose the duration of coverage you need your life insuran...


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How Many Years Does Term Life Insurance Have?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, June 20, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides temporary protection lasting for a specific number if years.

Usually, term life offers coverage for a period of 1 to 30 years.

Most life insurance policies for term life coverage are either 10 or 20 years in duration.

However, you may be able to choose a policy "term" of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years, depending on your age.

Learn more about how many years term life insurance has.


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Term Life Insurance Payout

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Does a term life insurance policy payout?


Yes, a term life policy pays out a death benefit to the beneficiary of the policy upon the death of the insured person, subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions stated in the insurance contract.

A claim must be made on the policy by the beneficiary after the insured person dies.

The death of the insured must occur while the term life policy is In Force.

Learn more about payouts on term life insurance policies.


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Meaning of Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is the meaning of term life insurance?

Term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides temporary protection for a specified period of time, usually up to 30 years.

The "Term" of a term life policy is the duration of coverage provided by the life insurance.

You may be able to choose a "Term" of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of protection.

If the insured person dies during the policy term, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the term life policy.

If the insured...


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How to Get Term Life Insurance Quotes for Young Adults?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, March 27, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Can young adults get term life insurance quotes online?

Yes, there is term life insurance available for young adults.

And, you can get free, instant term life quote comparisons in just a minute or two by visiting a life insurance website, filling out a Quote Request Form, and instantly receiving your price comparisons.

Many life insurance websites offer term life insurance quotes. And, there's no hassles or delays to get your free quote comparisons.

By comparing quotes for term life insurance onl...


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Who Can Get Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, March 21, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you're shopping for a temporary life insurance plan you may be wondering who can buy term life insurance?

Well, it really comes down to just a few things:

  1. People between the ages of 18 to 75.
  2. Can You qualify for coverage based on your health?
  3. Can you afford to pay the premiums.
If you are between 18 to 75 years old, qualify for coverage and can pay the premiums, you should be able to get term life insurance.

Learn more about who can get term life insurance plans.


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What are the Benefits of Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, March 6, 2020, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you're considering the purchase of a term life insurance policy you may be wondering what are the benefits of term life coverage?

Term life can provide you with peace of mind knowing your family will have financial security should you pass away.

Term life also offer the most affordable life insurance protection available for a period of 30 years or less.

With term life you get the flexibility of choosing how long you have coverage, so you only pay for life insurance while you actually need it...
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Affordable $10,000 Term Life Insurance Policy

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, December 27, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Can I purchase $10,000 of affordable term life insurance coverage?

Actually, it may come as a surprise that many insurance companies only offer a minimum of $25,000 or $50,000 of term life insurance. 

Few insurance carriers offer less than $25,000 of term life insurance coverage.

However, Globe Life offers $5,000 up to $100,000 of term life protection.

They do offer $10,000 term life insurance policies.

However, your premiums will depend on your age, gender, health and the state in which you live;...
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Best Term Life Insurance to Get?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, December 16, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Which type of term life insurance plan is best for you?

For starters, level term life insurance has by far the most popular type of temporary life insurance plan.

Level Term offers the lowest rates and provides coverage that never decreases during your policy term, and the premiums remain the same for the life (term) of your policy.

In addition, there are other types of term policy, including Decreasing Term, Annual Renewable Term, Return of Premium Term, and No Exam Term.

However, level term off...

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Death Benefit Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is death benefit term life insurance coverage?

Term life insurance is temporary insurance that provides coverage for a limited number of years.

Term life is death benefit coverage only, with no cash value or investment feature

Term Life only provides a death benefit.

That's why it is referred to as "Pure Protection".

If the insured person dies during the term life policy term, while coverage is In Force, the death benefit is paid out to the beneficiary of the policy, subject to any exclusions...


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Why Term Life Insurance is Best?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, December 1, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is term life insurance the best option for you?

Actually, it really depends on your situation, your needs, and what you want your life insurance policy to accomplish.

However, if you need life insurance that will provide protection for a duration of 30 years or less, then term life insurance may be the best option.

Why Term Insurance?

Because, it offers the cheapest rates by far for life insurance, which means you can afford to buy more coverage for your loved ones.

In addition, it offers flexibil...


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What Happens When Your Term Life Insurance Plan Expires?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you have term life insurance protection you may be wondering about your options when your coverage ends.

Well, you have a few to choose form, but it really depends on what your situation is and if you still need life insurance protection.

  • You could go without any life insurance.
  • Buy a new life insurance policy, which would likely require you to take a medical exam.
  • Renew your current term life insurance policy, usually for up to ten years of coverage.

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Multiple Life Insurance Quotes

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How can I get multiple life insurance quotes over the internet?

It's simple. To compare multiple quotes for life insurance you just visit a life insurance website online and fill out a short Quote Request form.

It only takes a minute, and then you instantly see the lowest prices from the insurers offered.

Make sure you answer all questions truthfully when requesting a free quote, especially if you smoke or not.

By comparing multiple life insurance quotes you may save quite a bit of money on your ...


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Best Non Term Life Insurance for Over 60

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, October 6, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What is the best non term life insurance coverage for people over 60 years old?

The only option for non term coverage would be permanent life insurance.

Permanent insurance provides guaranteed lifetime protection as long as you pay your premiums on time.

These plans provide a death benefit, and they build cash value inside the policy from which a loan may be taken in the future.

However, permanent life insurance usually costs up to 5-10 times more than the same amount of term life insurance.

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Term Life Insurance - Things to Know?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, September 21, 2019,

If you're considering term life insurance, there are some things you should know before making your purchase.

For instance, did you know that term life is temporary life insurance?

That's right. Which means, you may outlive your life insurance coverage.

And, term life offers several different "term" options so you can choose coverage to meet your specific needs; for example, coverage for a term of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years.

The longer your policy term, the higher your annual cost of term life in...


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Term Life Insurance Monthly Cost?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, September 15, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is the monthly cost for a term life insurance policy?

The quickest and easiest way for you to find out how much term life will cost you monthly is to compare term life insurance quotes online.

The price you pay for a term policy will depend on your age, gender and health. As well as, your occupation, hobbies, tobacco use, lifestyle, driving record, height-to-weight ratio and family health history.

In addition, the duration of your term life coverage (Term) and amount of life insurance will ...


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How to Get the Lowest Term Life Insurance Rates?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 6, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How to get the lowest rates for term life insurance?

If you want to find the very best pricing on term life policies you'll want to follow a few helpful steps to assist you in lowering the cost of your plan.

  • Compare pricing among several of the leading life insurance carriers.
  • Make sure you don't buy more life insurance than you really need.Consider annual premiums payments which cost less overall than monthly payments.
  • Select the proper term (duration) of coverage that meets your specific needs....


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Can Term Life Insurance Premiums Increase?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, August 31, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


It really depends on the type of term life insurance policy you own.

Some term life plans stay level (the same premium) for the life of your insurance policy.

While others may increase after a certain number of years; for example, after you have been insured for 20 years.

Level term life insurance, which is the most popular type of term policy, provides coverage with premiums that stay the same for the duration of your policy term.

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Are Term Life Insurance Rates Locked In?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, August 25, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


There are several types of term life insurance policies available.

However, not all term life plans offer rates that are guaranteed to remain locked-in for an extended period of time.

Level term insurance, which is the most popular type of term policy, has level premiums with rates that are guaranteed to remain the same for the entire duration of your policy term, up to 30 years.

Learn more about whether or not term life insurance rates are locked in.


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Term Life Insurance - Do You Get Money Back?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, August 22, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you are shopping for a term life insurance policy, you may be wondering if you get any money back should you outlive the duration of your coverage.

It's a good question and something you should find out about before you buy a policy.

Traditional term life insurance is much cheaper than permanent life insurance, because many people do outlive their coverage.

However, if you are alive when your term policy expires, there is no payout of benefits and no premium return.

You don't get any money bac...


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Which Term Life Insurance Policy is Best?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, August 16, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you need term life insurance protection you may be wondering which type of term life is best.

There are a few different types of term life plans to choose from including Level Term, Decreasing Term, and Annually Renewable Term, among others.

These plans vary in pricing and coverage, but the most popular type of term policy by far is Level Term life insurance because it offers premiums that never increase during your policy term, and your coverage amount never decreases during your policy ter...


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What is Term Life Insurance Used For?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, August 1, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you're shopping for a life insurance policy you may be wondering why people choose to buy term life insurance protection. It's actually very simple.

Term life is temporary coverage lasting for up to 30 years, and offers the lowest prices on life insurance.

So, if you need your life insurance protection for a period of 30 years or less, term life is the option for you.

Permanent life insurance provides lifetime protection, but costs up to 5-10 times more than the same amount of term life insu...


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Why Would You Buy Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, July 11, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Are you considering the purchase of a term life policy?

If so, you may want to consider what are some of the most common reasons people choose to purchase term life insurance.

Although term life is inexpensive, it does have drawbacks. Term life is temporary and you may outlive your coverage, which means your policy expires with no payout if you are alive when the coverage term ends.

However, permanent life insurance can cost up to 5-10 times more than term life for the same amount of protection....


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Can I Buy Term Life Insurance without a Physical?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Yes, it's possible to buy a term life policy without having to take any physical exams.

However, these no exam policies are usually available to healthy individuals between the ages of 20 to 60.

The cost of coverage and the maximum amount of insurance available will vary by insurer, and depend on your age, gender and health, among other things.

Some no exam term policies offer instant coverage, which means you may apply for a policy online and start your life insurance protection immediately upo...


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How to Get Term Life Insurance in New York?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, June 23, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can I get term life insurance coverage in New York?

It's quick and easy to compare free term life insurance quotes online by visiting a life insurance website and filling out a short quote request form.

It only takes a minute to request your free quotes, and once completed, you instantly receive your quotes for life insurance in New York.

There are several highly-rated life insurance carriers offering coverage on New York, including New York Life, Prudential, MetLife and John Hancock, among othe...


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Is a Physical Exam Required for Term Life Insurance Policies?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, May 30, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance policies usually requires the applicant for life insurance to take a health examination which is paid for by the insurance carrier.

Usually, you would need to take a life insurance health exam for any of the following reasons:

  • Over Age 30
  • Over $50,000 of Life Insurance
  • Declined by Other Life Insurers
  • Use Prescription MedicationUse Tobacco
  • Have a Pre-Existing Health Condition
  • History of Drug or Alcohol Abuse
  • Poor Driving Record – DUI’s

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Term Life Insurance No Waiting Period

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can I buy term life insurance with no waiting period required?

Yes, there are no waiting term life policies available for qualified applicants.

You can apply online for a term life insurance policy with no health exam required.

And, if you qualify for coverage, your life insurance protection can begin the very same day you apply.

Several leading life insurance carriers now offer quick issue, no waiting term life plans online.

The pricing and amount of coverage available will vary by insurer.

Here's...


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Can You Buy Term Insurance When over Age 65?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, April 11, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Yes, if you are over 65 years old you may qualify for term life insurance, which is temporary coverage lasting for a specific number of years.

Usually life insurers offer term insurance for a period of up to 30 years, but people over 65 may be limited to terms 5, 10 or 15 years of coverage.

Keep in mind, if you outlive the duration of your policy, your life insurance coverage ends.

Learn more about buying term insurance for people over 65 years old.


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New York Life Insurance with No Medical Exam?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, April 5, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Is there New York Life Insurance with No Medical Exam?

Yes, in fact, there are several life insurance carriers that may offer coverage to people without having to take an exam.

For example, ANICO offers healthy individuals up to $249,999 of life insurance with no exam - for residents of New York state.

In addition, several other insurers offer no exam life insurance; however, the requirements for approval with no exam are more stringent - some require people in good or excellent health.

Here's ho...


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Life Insurance Policy Term Plan?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, March 21, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What is a term plan for life insurance coverage?

It's a type of life insurance policy that provides protection for a specific number of years.

These plans usually offer a "term" (duration) of coverage that lasts for up to 30 years.

You may select a term of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 years of coverage, depending on your age.

The longer your policy "term", the higher your annual cost of insurance.

Term life plans offers the most affordable type of life insurance, and the flexibility to choose how long you...


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Life Insurance for a Specific Period of Time?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Are there any life insurance plans I can purchase that will last for a specific duration?

Yes, it's called temporary life insurance, also known as term life insurance, which provides protection lasting for a specific number of years.

Most term life plans offer coverage you can choose to last for a term (duration) of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

The longer your policy "term", the higher your annual premiums for life insurance.

However, the length of your policy term may be shorter for seniors. For exam...


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What is Mortgage Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, January 26, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you're buying a new home, or you have a home, you may be considering mortgage life insurance to pay off your outstanding mortgage should you pass away.

With mortgage term life insurance you can get affordable rates and the coverage you need to fit your specific mortgage.

With mortgage term life plans you select a duration of coverage (term) that matches your mortgage loan - 15, 20 or 30 years.

And, choose an amount of term life insurance that matches the amount you owe on your home loan mortg...


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Is Term Life Insurance a Good Idea?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


If you're shopping for a life insurance policy, you may be wondering if term life insurance is right type of coverage for you.

That's a good question. You want to make sure you choose the right type of life insurance protection.

There are two basic types of life insurance: Term and Permanent.

Permanent life insurance costs a lot more, but it does build some cash value inside the policy, and to does provide guaranteed lifetime protection as long as you pay your premiums on time.

Whereas, term life...


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What is Direct Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, January 20, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Direct term life insurance is a type of life insurance policy you can purchase direct from the life insurer online.

Term insurance is temporary protection lasting for a period of up to thirty years.

There may be several different terms of coverage available, including 10, 15, 20, or 30 year term life policies.

The longer your policy term, the higher your annual cost for insurance.

Several life insurers offer direct term life insurance, including Haven Life, AAA, ANICO, Fidelity Life and Globe Lif...

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Term Life Insurance for Seniors over 70

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, January 17, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Can seniors over 70 get term life insurance?

Yes, there are term life insurance policies available for seniors age seventy and over.

However, the length of coverage may be limited to 5 or 10 years, depending on your age and your health.

If you have health issues, there are guaranteed issue whole life insurance plans available for people ages 45 to 85.

Learn more about buying term life insurance for seniors over 70 years old.


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How is Term Life Insurance Priced?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you're shopping for term insurance coverage, you may be wondering how your term life coverage is priced.

Pricing for term life insurance takes into consider several key factors to develop your premium.

Some of the main pricing factors include your age, health, type and amount of life insurance you need; as well as, your gender, lifestyle, occupation, hobbies, tobacco use, among other risk factors that may help the life insurer determine your life expectancy.

Since term life insurance is tempo...


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Do I Need More Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you own a term life insurance policy and have been insured for several years, or you've experienced a major life event in recent years; such as buying a home or getting married, you may be wondering if you need more term life insurance.

You very well may need to add some more life insurance coverage to your financial plan if your financial responsibilities have increased since you purchased your term life policy.

The best way to find out your current need for term life insurance is to use a ...


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Modified Premium Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, December 22, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is modified premium term insurance and how does it work?

Modified premium term life insurance is temporary life insurance protection that comes with premiums that change over time, on a regular basis.

Term life may provide coverage lasting for a period of up to thirty years, with options of 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 year terms.

Modified term policies have premiums that change on a regular interval, usually every 5 or 10 years.

The change in your insurance premiums may increase or decrease each in...

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Is There Life Insurance You Can Buy Online?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


Is there life insurance I can purchase online?

Yes, in fact, more and more people are choosing to purchase their life insurance plans over the internet.

With the ease and speed of the internet, life insurance carriers are now making same-day life insurance plans available online.

That means you can apply online (safe and secure) for a life insurance policy, and begin your insurance the same day - if you qualify.

These quick-issue life insurance policies are available through several life insurers...


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Buying $100,000 of Term Life Insurance without taking a Medical Exam

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, October 25, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Do you need $100,000 of life insurance but don't want to take any medical exam?

If so, there are several life insurance companies that offer up to $100,000 of coverage (or more) without any health examination needed.

If you meet the age requirements for approval, and you are healthy, you may qualify for coverage.

Some of the leading life insurance providers of no exam policies include AAA, Haven Life, MetLife, Prudential, and Fidelity, among others. 

Some life insurance carriers allow you to appl...


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How to Choose Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, October 4, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What's important to consider when choosing a term life insurance plan?

If you're considering term life insurance you'll first want to consider how long you really need your life insurance protection to last.

If you need life insurance for a duration of 30 years or less, then term life is right for you.

Choosing term life will mean you want to consider how much coverage you need, how many years you need life insurance protection, and what you can afford to spend.

With term life you'll have coverag...
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Can I Buy More Than One Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, October 1, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Do insurers limit the number of term life policies you can buy, or is it possible to get more than one policy?

Yes, you may be able to purchase more than one term life policy.

Insurers understand that your needs for life insurance may change (grow) over time as you take on more financial responsibilities; such as, getting married, buying a home, starting a business and having children.

As your need for protection grows you may find you want to increase your amount of life insurance protection by...
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How to Buy Cheap Term Life Insurance Online?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, September 13, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is it possible to purchase low cost term life insurance coverage online?

Yes, there are life insurance providers offering you the option to purchase your coverage direct online, and you can compare pricing among several insurers to help you save money.

Additional tips to lower the cost of your life insurance policy include:

  • Quit smoking - Smokers pay up to 2-3 times more for the same amount of life insurance as non-smokers.
  • Use a needs calculator to decide how much coverage you really need.
  • Choose...

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Does Term Life Insurance Require a Physical Examination?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 7, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Do I have to take a physical exam in order to purchase a term life insurance policy?

That depends on your age and health, and the requirements of the insurance company.

Some reasons insurers require a physical may include:

  • You are over age 30
  • You need more than $50,000 of life insurance
  • You smoke
  • You have a pre-existing health condition

However, there are insurers that offer non medical life insurance policies, which means you won't have to take an exam to qualify for life insurance coverage.

Some li...
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What is the difference between Term and Whole Life Insurance Policies?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you're shopping for a life insurance plan you may have heard about term insurance and whole life insurance, and wondered what is the difference?

Well, there are several important differences about the two basic types of life insurance: Term and Whole Life:

  • Price
  • Duration of Coverage
  • Cash Value

To start, term life costs a lot less than whole life insurance because it is temporary, lasting for 30 years or less. Usually, whole life may cost up to 2-3 times more than the same amount of term life in...
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Term Life Online

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, June 18, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is term life insurance and how does it work?

Term life is life insurance that lasts for a specific period of time, usually up to 30 years.

Most insurers offer term life plans for a duration of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years. The longer your term, the higher your annual premium.

If you pass away during the term of your policy, while your coverage is "In Force", the insurance company pays out the death benefit to the beneficiary of your policy.

If you outlive the duration of your term policy, the insu...
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What is Term Life Insurance with Conversion?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, June 10, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A term life policy with conversion means you have temporary (term) life insurance and that policy offers the option of conversion to a permanent life insurance policy by a specific date listed in your policy - the time by which you must advise your insurance carrier you want to convert your policy to permanent coverage.

If you decide after buying your term life plan that you need your life insurance to last your entire lifetime, then you may want to convert your insurance to permanent coverage...
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When Does a Term Life Insurance Policy Payout a Claim?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, May 12, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Typically, a term insurance policy benefits are paid when the insured has died, and the beneficiary files a death claim with the insurance company, submitting a certified copy of the death certificate.

Many states allow life insurers 30 days to review the claim. Then they can pay it, deny it or ask for additional information.

Most life insurance companies pay out benefits within 30 to 60 days of the date of the death claim.

There is no set time frame but insurance companies are motivated to pay...
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Direct Term Life Insurance Plans

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, May 3, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Are you in need of direct term life insurance protection for your family? 

Whether you need $50,000 or $250,000 of life insurance, you can get covered today direct from the life insurance company. 

Now you have the option of purchasing your term life insurance policy online direct from the carrier thanks to the advances of technology and the fact that many life insurers now offer the purchase of life insurance direct over the internet. 

In fact, one "A++" rated life insurance carrier now offers ...

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Best Term Life Insurance without Exams?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, April 30, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

I need term insurance but I don't want to take any health examinations.

Which is the best term life plan with no exam needed?

Haven Life is one of the top offers available for no exam term life insurance for several key reasons:

  • Offers competitive rates.
  • Instant issue coverage starting today.
  • Up to $1,000,000 of life insurance available.
  • A++ rated life insurance protection.
  • 30 day money back guarantee.

Haven Life is fully backed by MassMutual which has the highest financial strength rating available ...


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Term Life Insurance vs. Accidental Death Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, April 3, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How does term life insurance compare to accidental death coverage?

They are two different types of life insurance.

Term life pays out a death benefit to your beneficiary if you die from an accident or natural causes.

Whereas, accidental death only pays out a death benefit if you die as a result of an accident. 

And, the insured must die usually within 3 months of the accident in order for accidental death to pay out a death benefit on the policy.

Learn more about accidental death vs term life insu...

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How Does Term Life Insurance Pricing Work?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, March 31, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How does pricing for term life insurance work?

Prices on term life policies are determined by considering several factors, including the length of term (duration), amount of life insurance, your age and gender, as well as, your health.

In addition, your lifestyle, tobacco use, driving record, hobbies, occupation, height-to-weight ratio, and family health history may impact the cost of your term life coverage.

The shorter your term (duration of coverage), the lower your annual cost of coverage. Y...
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Are Term Life Insurance Premiums Fixed?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

It depends on the type of term life insurance you own.

Annually renewable term life insurance provides one year renewable coverage and increases the premium each year you renew your policy.

However, level term life insurance offers coverage with fixed premiums for a term of 10, 15, 20 or even 30 years.

The longer your "term" for coverage, the higher your rate per $1,000 of term life insurance coverage.

To learn more, read this article: Are Term Life Insurance Premiums Fixed?


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Life Insurance to Cover a Mortgage?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is life insurance for mortgages?

A term life insurance policy provides temporary life insurance protection for a specific duration, usually up to 30 years.

To protect your mortgage, you may want to choose a 15, 20, or 30 year term insurance policy to provide a death benefit to your family members should you pass away before your home mortgage loan is paid off.

The death benefit may be used to pay off the outstanding balance on your mortgage so your family members may remain in the home they...
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What are Options When Term Life Insurance Policy Ends?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, February 23, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What are my choices when my term life insurance policy expires?

If you own a term life plan you may have a few options available when it expires:

  • You may let your coverage expire and go without any life insurance.
  • You may choose to renew your coverage for another term before your original plan ends.
  • You may choose to buy a new life insurance policy.

Keep in mind, if you need life insurance beyond the original term of your policy, it may be a good idea to renew coverage because if your health has c...
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The Cheapest Way to Buy Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, February 4, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is the what to get the cheapest term life insurance policy?

If you want to save money on your term life plan make sure you consider these tips:

Purchase coverage while you are young, since prices increase with age.

Get healthy, because people with health issues pay a higher premium for coverage.

It may help to lose some weight, lower your cholesterol levels, and quit smoking, since smokers pay up to 2-3 times more for the same coverage compare to non-smokers.

Use a life insurance needs calcu...
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Can I Buy Term Life Insurance without Physical?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, January 19, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is it possible to get insured for life insurance without taking any physical examination?

Yes, there are simplified issue term life insurance policies available for healthy people that do not require you to take any health exam. These plans are usually available for healthy individuals age 60 and under.

Some no exam term life policies offer the option of applying online and starting your life insurance coverage that very same day. And, these plans usually come with a 30 day risk-free, money-bac...
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Can I Buy Term Life Insurance Now?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is it possible to get immediate life insurance coverage without any delays or hassles?

Yes, there is an A++ rated life insurance carrier that offers same day life insurance protection.

This plan allows you to apply and purchase your life insurance policy direct online - safe and secure.

The coverage comes with a 30 day risk free money back guarantee.

You can choose from $25,000 up to $1,000,000 of quick issue life insurance.

You can apply online for your policy in about 10-15 minutes. And, you may...
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Pros and Cons of Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, December 18, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What are the pros and cons of a term life insurance policy?

There are several advantages to term life insurance coverage, including:

Low Cost - Term life offers the highest amount of life insurance protection for your money.

Flexibility - Choose form 10, 15, 20 or 30 years of life insurance protection.

Easy-to-Understand - You have protection for the duration of your policy term. Your premiums and coverage remain level for the term of your policy. 

There are also a couple drawbacks of term life in...
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Should I Buy Whole Life Insurance or Term?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

I need life insurance but I'm not really sure which type to buy.

When choosing the right type of life insurance you'll want to consider your budget, how much insurance you need and for what period of time.

However, the most important question may be How long do I need life insurance protection to accomplish my goals?

Sine term insurance is temporary, if you need life insurance for a duration of 30 years or less, term life insurance will provide you with the most affordable option.

If you need lif...
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What is Term Life Insurance Quotes?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 


What are term life insurance price quotes and how do they work?

A quote for term insurance is an estimate of the annual cost for your term life policy based on the information you provide on the quote request form when requesting your life insurance quote.


You'll be asked some basic questions to get a free quote which may include your gender, age, state of residence, tobacco use, health, amount of life insurance coverage and duration of coverage needed.

Make sure you answer all questions truthfu...
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What to Do When Term Life Insurance Expires?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, September 28, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What can I do when my term life insurance policy ends?

If you have term life insurance and your expiration date is coming up soon, you may be wondering about your options going forward.

It's important to consider this question before your current term life policy expires.

If you feel you have a need for continued life insurance coverage beyond the expiration date of your term insurance policy, you may want to renew your policy for another "term". Usually you can renew coverage for up to 10 years...
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What Term Life Insurance Do I Need?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

I want to get temporary life insurance, but I'm not sure which type to get and for how long.

When it comes to choosing term insurance, your basic options for duration of coverage are from 10 to 30 years.

Most insurers offer term life plans that last for a period of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

In addition, the most popular type of term insurance is level term life insurance because it's easy to understand, flexible and offers the most affordable rates.

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What Life Insurance Term to Get?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, September 3, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

How do you decide what duration (term) to buy for your term life insurance policy?

Actually, it's easier than you think. 

Just ask yourself this question - How long do I need life insurance to accomplish my life insurance goals?

So, if you want to make sure your new one is paid off in case you pass away before the 30 year mortgage is paid off, then choose a 30 year term for your term life policy.

If you want to make sure your 3 year old has enough money to go to college in case you pass away, the...
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Guaranteed Renewable Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, August 28, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is term life insurance with guaranteed renewability?

It's a temporary life insurance policy that allows you to renew your policy for an additional period of time when the original life insurance policy ends.

You will not have to take an exam but your renewal policy will charge a premium based on your age at the time you renew your life insurance.

Usually, a renewal policy is offered for a duration of up to 10 years. That way, if your needs change after buying your first term life plan, you ...
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Long Term Life Insurance Definition

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, August 24, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is the definition of long term life insurance?

Long term life insurance is life insurance lasting for a long period of time. 

There is permanent life insurance that lasts for your entire lifetime.

In addiiton, there is term life insurance that lasts for a long period of time, including 20, 25 or 30 years.

With long term term life insurance policies you select coverage for a "term" that meets your needs and if you pass away during the period of your life insurance term, your policy death bene...
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How Would I Get Life Insurance Coverage That Refunds My Premiums If I Don't Die?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, August 10, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you want to get your premiums back on a life insurance policy you would pay extra for return-of-premium term life insurance.

Premiums are higher on return of premium term life compared to regular term insurance policies. With regular term life coverage if you outlive the 
duration of your policy, then the coverage expires and there is no payout or refund of premiums.

However, with a return of premium term policy, if you outlive the coverage term, the insurer refunds the premi...

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How to find Cheap Adult Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Which life insurance for adults would be cheapest and why?

The cheapest type of life insurance for adults is term insurance, which costs a lot less than permanent life insurance.

Term life insurance is the cheapest for a few reasons:

  • It is temporary, for a period of up to 30 years.
  • It is pure life insurance protection.
  • It does not build top any cash value inside the policy.
  • You may outlive the "term" of you policy - meaning their would be no payout.
Term life offers the maximum amount of life insura...
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What's Good About Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, June 25, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life provides simple relatively inexpensive life insurance coverage for a specified period of time.

It's cheap, flexible and easy-to-understand.

Term life offers the lowest prices on short term insurance for up to 30 years of coverage.

You can choose a term of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years of life insurance protection to meet your needs.

If you die during the term of your life insurance policy, your beneficiary receives the death benefit.

If you outlive the duration of your term life policy, your li...
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Can You Get Instant Issue Term Life Insurance Online?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Yes, there are insurers that offer instant issue term life insurance plans.

In fact, one "A++" rated life insurance carrier offers up to $1,000,000 of affordable term life insurance protection you may apply for and purchase completely online, and if you qualify, you can start your life insurance coverage immediately.

Remember, term life is temporary coverage which means you may choose life insurance for a duration from 10 to 30 years. Some instant term life policies offer coverage for a period ...
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Guide to Buying Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, May 7, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you're in the market for a term life insurance policy, there are several things to learn about and consider before making your purchase.

Here's a checklist to buying term life insurance coverage:

  • Determine how long you need life insurance protection - 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.
  • Decide on how much life insurance coverage you will need.
  • Figure out your life insurance budget.
  • Comparison shop to find the most affordable plan.
  • Review the financial strength ratings of the top insurer you consider for ...

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How to get Term Insurance Cheap?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, April 7, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can I get cheap term life insurance coverage?

To start, term insurance is cheaper than any other type of life insurance.

There are ways to lower the cost of your term life policy, including:

  • Get healthy and lower your weight
  • Quit smoking
  • Compare pricing among several insurers
  • Pay premiums annually instead of monthly
  • Don't buy more life insurance than you need
  • Purchase coverage sooner rather than later to lock-in the lowest rate

Here's some more tips for finding term insurance cheap.


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Term Insurance with No Physical

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, March 26, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Can I buy a term life policy without taking a physical exam?

Yes, if you qualify for coverage (based on your age and health), you may be able to purchase a term policy online with no exam required.

In fact, one A++ rated insurer offers up to $1,000,000 of affordable term insurance with no exam (if you qualify).

You can even apply online and start your life insurance coverage today, if approved.

Learn how to buy term insurance no physical exam required.




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Learn about Term Life Insurance Pricing

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, March 16, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What affects the price you pay for term life insurance coverage?

Your cost of term life insurance will depend on the amount of life insurance you need and the length of your term (duration) of coverage.

In addition, your age and gender impacts your cost of coverage. Also, your personal risk factors affect your price including your lifestyle, health, occupation, hobbies, tobacco use, driving record,  and height-to-weight ratio, among other things.

The longer you are expected to live, the lower yo...
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Buying Term Life Insurance Online?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Is it possible to purchase a term life insurance online?

Yes, if you qualify for a policy you may be able to buy a term life policy on the internet.

In fact, many life insurance carriers allow you to get instant quotes and apply for your life insurance policy online.

Some plans are fully underwritten, which means you may have to take a medical exam, while others offer instant approval and require no health exam, just some health questions for you to answer.

The instant approval life insurance pla...


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What is Term Coverage?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, October 27, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Term coverage is also known as term life insurance which is temporary life insurance protection for a specific period of time.

When selecting a term policy you have the flexibility of choosing your coverage to last for a period of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years, usually.

The longer your "term", the higher your annual cost of life insurance.

With level term policies you pay the same amount of premium for your coverage each year for the entire duration of your life insurance.

And, the amount of life insura...
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How to Calculate Term Insurance Needs

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 16, 2016,
I want to buy a term insurance policy; however, I am not sure how much life insurance coverage I need.

In order to figure out how much life insurance you need you can use a term insurance calculator which will have you answer some basic questions about your personal financial situation and your financial goals.

Once you complete the questions asked on the calculator, you just click a button and instantly receive an accurate estimate of your life insurance needs.

By using a needs calculator you c...
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What are Return of Premium Life Insurance Policies?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

With an ROP life insurance policy, the premiums you paid for your life insurance coverage are returned to the you at the end of the term if the insurance policy has not paid out a claim.

So, if you buy a 10 year return of premium life insurance policy and you are alive after the ten years ends, you will get back your premiums paid.

The insurance premiums for ROP policies are higher than for other term life insurance plans. However, the insured is betting they will outlive the ...


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Can I Renew My Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
It depends on the type of life insurance policy you own.

Most term life insurance policies offer the option of renewability which means you may renew your life insurance coverage for another "term" when your original term life policy ends.

However, the duration of your renewal term may vary by insurer and type of policy.

For instance, some plans may offer yearly renewal, while others may guarantee you a level rate for a period of up to 10 years on your renewal term life policy. 

In addiiton, you ...
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What Happens When Term Life Insurance Ends?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, July 10, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
I you own a term life insurance policy and it is about to expire, you may have any one of several options available.

You could choose to do any of the following:

  • Let your life insurance coverage expire and go without life insurance if you no longer have a need for coverage.
  • Renew your policy for another term, usually up to 10 years, with your renewal premium based on your age at the time you renew your policy.
  • Choose to purchase a new life insurance policy from a different life insurance company....

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When Does a Life Insurance Policy End?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, June 16, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
That depends on the type of life insurance policy you have.

There's term life insurance and permanent life insurance.

Term life ends when:

1. You stop paying the premiums for your coverage, or 

2. The "term" of your policy expires, or

3. You die during the "term" of your policy, then a death benefit is paid out to your beneficiary.

Permanent life insurance ends when:

1. You Stop paying your premiums, or

2. You die and the death benefit is paid out to your beneficiary.

Learn more about permanent (whole...
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Choosing a Premium Payment Mode for Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, June 9, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What premium mode should I choose when purchasing a term life insurance policy?

Most life insurance companies offer a variety of premium payment options including annual, semi-annual, quarterly or monthly payments.

In deciding which premium mode to choose you should consider the following:

If you choose to pay an annual premium and then decide to terminate your life insurance policy before the end of the year, the insurer is not required to refund any portion of the premium...


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Term Life Insurance Policy - What to Consider?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, June 5, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Most the the term life insurance policies sold today provide guaranteed renewability, which gives you the option to continue your life insurance coverage beyond the initial rate guarantee without having to take any health exam to prove your insurability.

This renewability feature may become very important to your family if you should become sick or uninsurable during the time your are covered by your original term life insurance policy.

Another option to look for is conversion ...


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When to Buy Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, June 2, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Many people choose to purchase their first life insurance policy when they get married, buy a home, or start a family.

These are all very good times to buy a term life insurance policy, because you can make sure the financial obligations of your home and family do not become a financial burden for your survivors if you were to pass away.

Term life insurance is most affordable while you are young; however, people buy term life insurance coverage at all stages and phases of life...


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Term Life Insurance and Probability of Death

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What is the probability of a death claim being paid out on a term life insurance policy?

Actually, very few claims are paid on term life policies.

There are a few main reasons for this lack of payout on term policies, including:
  • Policies cancelled for non payment of premiums.
  • Term life insurance policies being cancelled by the insured's request before the term expires.
  • The term expiring while the insured is still alive.
A study completed by Penn State University discovered only 1%-2% of all term li...

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Features of a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

There are several features that are common to most term life insurance policies.

The features of a term life insurance policy may include the following:

  • Term options of 1 to 30 years, usually 10, 15, 20,or 30 year term policies are available.
  • Level or decreasing premiums available depending on the type of term life plan.
  • Level or decreasing life insurance coverage amount depending on the type of term life plan.
  • Some term life insurance policies offer a return of premium if you ...


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Best Life Insurance Quotes

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, April 18, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can I find the best price on life insurance coverage?

There are a few ways to shop and compare life insurance rates.

  • Contact a local life insurance agent
  • Call life insurance companies direct
  • Visit a life insurance quote provider on the internet
Request your free life insurance quote

A local life insurance agent may be restricted to one insurance company, or you can contact a broker with access to a few life insurance carriers.

Calling life insurance companies one at a time can be time consuming ...
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What are the Characteristics of a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, April 8, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

The characteristics of term life insurance coverage include temporary coverage, no cash value, and the life insurance policy expires if you outlive the duration of your term.

Term life insurance is temporary life insurance protection that usually lasts for a period of between 1 to 30 years.

Many term life policies are issued for a term of 10, 15, 20, or 30 years of coverage.

Term life insurance is pure life insurance protection, you pay only for the life insurance coverage, t...


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Do Term Life Insurance Premiums Change Over Time?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, March 28, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If I buy a term life insurance policy will the premiums for life insurance change over time?

Whether or not your life insurance premiums remain the same each year for the entire term period of your policy or increase over time will depend on the type of term life insurance policy you purchase.

Premiums for a term life policy may be either level or increasing over time.

Premiums can also be guaranteed in the life insurance policy to remain level for a specified number of years a...


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Affordable Life Insurance Plans?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, March 24, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What are the most affordable life insurance plans?

That depends on why you need the life insurance protection. 

If you need guaranteed lifetime protection no matter how old you live, then your only option is permanent life insurance.

However, if you need life insurance for a period of 30 years or less, the most affordable protection by far is term life insurance.

Permanent life coverage usually costs two to three times more than term life insurance.

And, term life offers you the option of choosing...
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FAQs for Smoker Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, February 27, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you're a smoker shopping for life insurance you may have a few questions about life insurance for smokers.

Here's some of the most common questions consumers have about smoker's life insurance coverage.

  • Do insurance companies test you for smoking?
  • How do they test smokers for life insurance?
  • Can I get life insurance without taking a smokers test?
  • What if I tell the insurer I donut smoke when I actually am a smoker?

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about smoker life insurance to help ...
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Senior Term Life Insurance Quotes?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, February 21, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can seniors compare term life insurance quotes?

There's a few options seniors have for comparing prices on term life insurance coverage.

You could contact a local life insurance agent or independent broker with access to several insurance companies.

Or, you could call life insurance carriers direct to request a price quote.

Another option which is quick and easy without the hassles is to visit a life insurance quote provider on the internet.

Online life insurance quotes allow you to objectivel...
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What Happens When Your Term Life Insurance Policy Ends?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, February 14, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you take out a term life insurance policy and you out live the term then you will need to be aware of your options:

1. Your Life Insurance Premiums Will Increase. If you are nearing the end of your term and you want to continue your life insurance, you will need to pay a higher premium.

2. You Can Apply for a New Term Life Insurance Policy. If you are healthy at the end of your term life policy buy you want to continue your life insurance coverage, you can apply for a new po...


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Why is Term Life Insurance called Temporary Life Insurance Coverage?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Term life is sometimes referred to as "temporary" life insurance because your coverage lasts for a specific period of time, it is not permanent.

Just like your auto or home insurance, term life is for a specific period of time. Most term life plans offer you the option of choosing your life insurance protection for a period (term) of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years. 

With a level term life insurance policy you would pay the same premium each year (or month), while the amount of life insurance you have r...
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What are the Advantages of a Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you are shopping for life insurance and you're considering the purchase of a term life policy, you may want to learn about the advantages of term life insurance over other types of life insurance plans.

Term life offers several important advantages when it comes to life insurance protection for your family.

Term life is the most affordable life insurance available, offering the lowest prices for up to 30 years of protection.

Term life is flexible, allowing you to choose life insurance for a "...
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What is Fidelity Life Hybrid?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, December 3, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Fidelity Life Hybrid is a type of life insurance policy that combines two types of insurance coverage: Term and Accidental Death.

You can get an instant quote and apply online for up to $1,000,000 of life insurance without any health exam required.

And, you can start your life insurance coverage within 24 to 48 hours.

Example: You purchase $900,000 of Fidelity Life Hybrid coverage with no exam.

Your coverage would consist of $300,000 of term life insurance all cause coverage, and $600,000 of acci...
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Instant Issue Term Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, October 17, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is instant issue term insurance?

It's temporary life insurance protection that allows you to start your life insurance coverage immediately.

Term insurance offers you low cost life insurance for a term of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years with level premiums each year for the life of your term life insurance policy.

Instant issue term life allows you to get a free quote, apply online and start your term life policy the same day, if you qualify for coverage.

Is there any health exam required?

No, there's...
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Comparing Senior Life Insurance Price Quotes

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How to compare life insurance prices for seniors?

When it comes to shopping for a senior life insurance policy to find affordable coverage, you'll want to compare pricing among several of the best senior life insurance carriers.

Now, there's actually hundreds of life insurance companies in America, but the best insurers for seniors are those with the highest AM Best financial strength rating, which offer the most competitive prices for people age 55 and over.

How can you find these insurers and ...
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How to Get a Low Price on Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, October 10, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can I get a low price on my term life insurance policy?


When it comes to shopping for term life at a low price, there are several tips that may help you to save some money on your coverage.

Some price saving tips include:

1. Compare term life insurance rates from multiple life insurance carriers.

2. Choose the length of "term" that meets your needs from 10 to 30 years.

3. Don't buy more life insurance than you really need.

4. Buy your life insurance policy at least 6 months before your next bir...
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How to Comparison Shop for Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can I shop and compare term life insurance rates and plans?

The quickest and easiest way to compare plans and pricing for term life insurance is to request free quotes online from a life insurance quote provider.

Some of the most highly-respected life insurance quote providers online include Efinancial, Accuquote, and 1ClickCoverage.

By visiting a quote provider you just fill out one quote request form and instantly receive the best prices on term life insurance from a large network of the l...
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Term Life Insurance for People with HIV?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, August 20, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Is there term life insurance for people living with HIV?

Yes, people with HIV may be able to qualify for life insurance coverage.

New York Life, Mutual of Omaha, and Physician's Life may offer life insurance coverage for people who are HIV positive.

The requirements for approval and the amount of life insurance available will vary by insurance company, as each has their own set of guidelines for approval.

There are also Employer provided group life insurance plans that offer coverage to employee...
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Term Life Insurance Questions

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
If you're shopping for a term life insurance policy there's some questions you should consider before choosing a policy.

Getting answers to these questions will help you to better understand your life insurance coverage and choose a plan that meets your specific needs:

1. What is the premium you will pay for the term life policy?

2. How long will the premium remain the same - for how many years?

3. How much life insurance is provided by the policy?

4. Will the amount of life insurance provided eve...
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Cost of Term Life Insurance

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What determines the cost of a term life insurance policy?

The premium charged for term life insurance will depend on the amount of your life insurance coverage, and the length of time for your term.

The longer your term (duration of coverage), the higher your premium. And, the higher the amount of life insurance coverage, the more you pay for your term life policy.

In addition, your personal risk factors will impact the price you pay for your life insurance. These risk factors include your age, ...
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What is Basic Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, June 26, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance is what people call "pure insurance." It is pure life insurance protection with no investment feature in the policy. It provides life insurance, and there is no build up of cash value inside the policy.

You pay a premium for a specific period of time, usually 10 to 30 years, and the insurance company will pay a death benefit to your beneficiary if you pass away in that time period.

You designate an amount of life insurance with the insurance company and the...


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How Long Does a Term Last for Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The "term" of your term life insurance policy is the amount of time you have life insurance protection.

You choose a "term" when you purchase your term life policy.

The common "terms" available for term life are for a period of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

So, if you bought a 20 year term life policy, you would pay your monthly (or yearly) premium to the insurance company in return for a set amount of life insurance protection for a period of 20 years.

If you die during that period of time, the benefi...
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What is the best term life insurance for over 50?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The best term life insurance for people over 50 may depend on your own personal situation and what your life insurance needs are - for example, what do you want your life insurance policy to accomplish?

Since term life insurance is temporary protection for a specific period of time, you may choose coverage for a term of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

The longer your "term" for coverage, the higher your annual premium. Also, the larger the amount of life insurance you buy, the higher your premium.

Your ...
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Life insurance for a specified period of time?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Can I get life insurance for a specific period of time/

Yes, you can buy life insurance that will provide you with coverage for a specific period of time.

For example, term life insurance is temporary life insurance protection that lasts for a period of up to 30 years.

Term life policies are usually available for a "term" of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years of life insurance coverage.

Since the term life coverage is temporary, it costs a lot less than permanent life insurance which provides lifetime protec...
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What Is A 15 Year Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, April 19, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A 15 year term life insurance policy usually has the following features:

  1. A set premium for 15 years.
  2. A set death benefit for 15 years.
  3. No cash value.
  4. Only pays the death benefit if the insured person passes away during the 15 year term of the life insurance policy.

A 15 year term life policy may offer the option of renewing your coverage at the end of the term for an increase in premium.

Here's how you can learn more and compare 15 year term life insurance premiums toda...


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Why Term Insurance Over Whole Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, February 28, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you need a large amount of life insurance coverage for period of 30 years or less, Term life is more cost effective, at least in the short run, than Whole Life insurance.

While Whole Life builds up cash values inside the policy over time that can make it come out ahead of term life in the end, not everyone can afford the amount of life insurance coverage they need in a permanent life insurance policy.

Sometimes taking a combination of
Term Life and Whole Life can be helpfu...


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Discounts on Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
How can I get lower rates on term life insurance - are there any discounts available?

Yes, there are some discounts that may be available for term life insurance.

For instance, some insurers offer a multiple policies discount if you have more than one type of insurance with the insurer. 

In addition, discounts are offered for better than average health and for a good driving record.

If your lifestyle presents a better than average risk for death sooner than the average life expectancy of a person...
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Which Term Life Insurance Company Is The Best?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, January 26, 2015, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Actually, there are hundreds of life insurance companies in America that offer term life insurance.

Since each insurer has their own set of guideline soft underwriting, acceptance and pricing, each insurer may be more or loess competitive when it comes to prices for certain classes of risk - such as, seniors, non-smokers, diabetics, young adults, or married couples.

In addition, there are several ways to compare insurers, including by price, total assets, total number of individual life insuran...
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Term Life Insurance for Seniors?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, November 17, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Can seniors buy term life insurance coverage online?

Yes, there are term life insurance policies available for seniors which you can apply for on the internet.

In fact, some insurers even offer no exam term life insurance for seniors.

Senior term life insurance policies may be available with coverage for a "term" of 5, 10, 15 or 20 years, depending on your age and health.

Seniors can shop and compare instant term life insurance rate quotes online from a network of leading life insurance carriers,...
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Term Life Insurance in NY

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, November 2, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Are you looking for affordable term life insurance win New York?

If so, there's a quick and easy way to find the lowest rates for your term life insurance policy.

But first, here's a few tips for you to save on your coverage:

1. Compare rates among the leading life insurance carriers to find the lowest pricing.

2. Compare rates for all "terms" available - 10, 15, 20 and 30 years of coverage. The shorter the term, the lower your rate.

3. Quit smoking - Smokers pay 2-3 time smote for life insurance ...
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Is Term Life Insurance The Most Expensive?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
No, term life insurance is not the most expensive life insurance.

Actually, term life costs a lot less than whole life insurance.

Since term life coverage lasts for a specific number of years, it costs much less than permanent life insurance that lasts for your entire lifetime.

Term life plans usually offer coverage for a period of 10, 15, 20, 245 or 30 years.

However, if you choose to renew your term life insurance when your initial term expires, the premium will be much higher at that time beca...
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When To Stop Paying For Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, October 23, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

When should I stop paying for my term life insurance policy? 

You stop paying for your term life coverage when you decide that you no longer need the life insurance protection and wish to stop it. 

You can either choose to provide written notice of cancelation to your life insurance company, which would help you to get any unused premiums refunded. Or, you can just let your life insurance policy lapse by discontinuing the premium payments.

You may want to stop paying for you...


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Who Sells The Cheapest Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, October 21, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

There are over 900 life insurance companies in America. So, finding the cheapest term life company for your specific needs and risk factors will depend on you comparing rates from multiple insurers before you choose a policy.

However, Protective, Genworth, SBLI, Banner, Pacific Life ING, Transamerica and American General are a few of the most competitive life insurance carriers when it comes to term life insurance.

Here's how you can instantly compare the cheapest term life i...


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Term Life No Exam No Med Questions

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, October 6, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Where can I buy a term life insurance policy without any medical exams or medical questions asked?

There are several types of no exam policies available online for you to purchase.

However, when it comes to life insurance with no health questions asked the option safe fewer.

Basically, for no question life insurance there are two plans available:

1. Accidental death life insurance, and

2. Guaranteed issue life insurance.

Accidental death offers up to $1,000,000 of life insurance th...


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Can I Buy Term Life Insurance For Someone Else?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 26, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Yes, you may be able to buy a term life insurance policy on someone else.

Actually, many people buy life insurance on another person. For instance, married couples buy life insurance on one another, and adult children may buy life insurance on their parents to help pay for their parents' final expenses.

In addition, grandparents buy life insurance on their grandchildren as a way to provide guaranteed lifetime life insurance for their grandchild as he/she grows up.

However, in order to buy life i...
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What Happens When Your Term Life Insurance Runs Out?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 12, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A term life insurance policy has a start date and an end date.

Many term life policies will offer renewal after the end of the guaranteed premium period; however, the rate increases are usually substantial, so it may cost a lot more than you were paying for your original term life insurance coverage.

If you are healthy and can qualify for a new life insurance policy, that might be a better option than renewing your expiring term life insurance.

If you have a permanent need fo...


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Is Term Life Insurance Renewable?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, September 5, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Many term life insurance policies are renewable after the initial term expires, and some are not.

Check your life insurance policy language for conversion privileges and features, or ask your life insurance carrier or agent to explain whether or not your term life insurance policy is renewable.

The term life policies that do offer the ability to renew coverage at expiration usually come with much higher rates for the renewal policy.

People who can provide evidence of good he...


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How much does life insurance cost per month?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The cost of a life insurance policy per month depends on the insurance company, as well as, the type of life insurance policy, and the amount of life insurance coverage.

Your personal risk factors also go into determining the cost of your life insurance. These risk factors may include your age and gender, your family health history, your own health, your lifestyle, tobacco use, driving record, hobbies, and occupation, among other things.

Basically, the longer are expected to live, the lower you...
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What Does 20 Year Term Life Insurance Mean?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
20 year term life insurance means that you have life insurance protection for a period of 20 years, and your rate will remain level for the entire duration of that 20 year term.

Also, the amount of life insurance protection stays the same each year for the 20 year period of time.

However, if you outlive the 20 year term, your life insurance policy expires and no death benefit is paid out on the policy. This is one reason term life insurance costs a lot less than permanent life insurance protect...
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Can You Take Out A Loan On A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

No, you cannot take a loan out on a Term Life Insurance Policy, unless you have a Return of Premium (ROP) Term Life Insurance Policy.

Return of Premium means you will get most of your paid premiums returned to you if you are alive at the end of your term. 

However, during the term of your life insurance policy, some insurance companies may let you borrow the money that is building in the policy from the premiums paid.

If you want life insurance that allows you to take a lo...


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What Are Good Rates For Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, August 5, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Good rates for a term life insurance policy may be $10 per month or $50 per month. It can vary quite a bit based on the amount of life insurance coverage and the length of the term for your policy.

In addition, your age and health will have a big impact on the rate you pay for your term life policy. The longer your life expectancy, the lower your rate for term life insurance.

Other factors that the insurance company will consider when determining your rate include your family health history, li...
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Where Can I Buy Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, August 2, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
There are several places you may be able to purchase a term life insurance policy.

Some of the more common places to buy term life insurance include:

1. Contact a local licensed independent life insurance agent.

2. Cal a life insurance company direct.

3. Visit a life insurance website on the internet.

When buying a term life insurance policy make sure to consider the AM Best financial strength rating of the insurance company, how long you have coverage (the term), how long your rate is guaranteed,...
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Level Term Insurance for Seniors

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, August 1, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
What is level term insurance for seniors?

It's a type of life insurance that provides guaranteed coverage for a set period of time with rates that remain the same for the entire "term" of the policy.

Term life insurance may last for a period of 5, 10, 15, or 20 years for seniors, usually. So, the amount of life insurance you have and the rate you pay will remain level for the entire time (term) of your term life insurance policy.

The longer your term, the higher the rate charged for your life in...
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Can Term Life Insurance Be Cashed In?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, July 25, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance is not known to be a cash accumulating life insurance plan so there is nothing to cash in. A term life policy builds no cash value inside the policy, so if you end your coverage you would receive no money back.

Term life insurance is a temporary plan that lasts for a specific period of time, usually 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

Only the cash value type of life insurance insurance plans can be cashed in after a certain period of time. Those most common are whole ...


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What Is Voluntary Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What is voluntary term life insurance?

Usually it is a life insurance plan offered through your employer to provide employees with an opportunity to purchase life insurance coverage through work, and the premiums may be payroll deducted.

In some cases, voluntary group life insurance plans offer life insurance coverage at a higher cost, but with fewer health questions and no laboratory testing. 

It's important to keep in mind when considering life insurance that the more healt...


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Does Term Life Insurance Go Up?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, July 18, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Does the cost of a term life insurance policy go up over time?

Yes, the cost of your term life insurance coverage may increase over time. With level term life insurance plans you pay the same level premium for the duration of your term. 

So, if you have a 10 year term life policy you would pay the same premium each year for 10 years. However, if you need life insurance to continue after the ten years ends, you would renew your policy and the premium would increase based on your age at renewal.


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How Long Can You Have Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

You can have a term life insurance policy for as long as you want.

There is a term life plans available for a term of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years and when one term expires you can renew your policy, the only thing is that you don't get cash accumulation inside the policy over time, meaning you cannot take a loan out of a term life policy.

If you have a 20 year term policy for example and you renew your policy when the 20 years ends, you will have an annual renewable term life poli...


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What Life Insurance is Better Term or Whole?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, June 27, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Is term life insurance better or whole life?

The answer depends on your own personal needs and situation.

Term life insurance may be a good idea if you are on a budget, need the most life insurance for your money, or need life insurance for 30 years or less.

Whole life insurance may be a good idea if you really need lifetime protection that will not end, or you want to build up cash value inside your policy over time, in addition to having life insurance.

Term life is temporary and provides pure ...
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What Is A Life Insurance Quote?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, May 22, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

There are several different terms used to identify the cost of a life insurance policy.

Some of the more common terms used are the "quote, "rate" and "rating" of a life insurance policy.

Here are the commonly understood definitions of these life insurance terms:

A Life insurance quote is the price the life insurance company thinks you will get based on the information you provided when requesting a life insurance quote. 


If you are looking for a medically underwritten policy and ...


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Where To Get The Best Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, May 19, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

The best term life insurance is the best term life policy at the lowest premium to meet your unique personal life insurance needs.

First, you'll want to compare multiple term life insurance rate quotes among several of the leading life insurance companies to find the right combination of term life plans that will meet your exact needs and be sure you are purchasing them at the very best premiums.

When comparing rates and plans, make sure you consider:

1. The term of the policy ...


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What happens when a Term Life Insurance Policy ends?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, May 15, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance is temporary coverage for a set period of time.

The term is the period of time that the premium and coverage is guaranteed.

If you have a term life policy and the guarantee period on it is expiring, you have a several options that may be available:

1. You can continue to pay the annual premiums as the term policy will be annually renew, however, the premiums will start to go up each year (based on age) by a substantial amount. That means each year you will ...


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Can You Borrow From A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, May 8, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance policies do not have any cash value, so it is not possible to borrow from a Term life insurance policy.

Term life insurance is "pure life insurance protection" that only covers financial loss from death, and does not provide the option for accumulating cash value inside the life insurance policy over time like permanent life insurance does.

Permanent life insurance builds cash value over time and you may be able to take a loan from the cash value.

Term life ...


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How Much Will Term Life Insurance Cost Me?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, March 21, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The amount you pay for your term life insurance policy will depend on the insurance carrier, and your own personal risk factors.

Each life insurance company has their own set of pricing guidelines and approach to underwriting risks for life insurance.

In addition, your personal risk factors affect the rate you pay for life insurance.

Risk factors may include your age and health, family health history, your occupation and hobbies, lifestyle, if you smoke or not, your height-to-weight ratio, drivi...
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How to Buy Level Term Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, March 14, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
I want to purchase level term life insurance, how do I get a policy?

Actually, if you want level term coverage there are plans available online where you can request a quote, apply for a policy, and start your life insurance today, if you are approved.

In fact, one highly-rated life insurance company offers people age 60 and under up to $350,000 of level term life insurance for terms of 10, 15, 20 or even 30 years, depending on your age and health.

You can request a free quote, and apply online ...
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Why Term Insurance Over Whole Life?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, February 20, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If you need a large amount of life insurance coverage for a temporary period of time, Term life insurance is much more cost effective, at least in the short run, than Whole life insurance.

While Whole Life insurance builds up cash values inside the policy over time that can make it come out ahead of term in the end, not everyone can afford the amount of life insurance coverage they need in a permanent life insurance policy.

Sometimes purchasing a combination of Term life and ...


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Is There Life Insurance For Elderly?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, February 3, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Yes, there is life insurance available for elderly people.

There are several life insurance plans available for the elderly with No Exam required.

Final Expense life insurance policies can be purchased by people usually up to age 80.

There is quite a bit of leniency on the health questions for these 
these no exam senior life insurance policies policies, but it is possible to be declined. The maximum amount of life insurance offered is usually up to $25,000 for this type of lif...


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What To Look For In A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, January 31, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

When comparing term life insurance policies there are several features to consider:

1. How much is the premium and how long is it guaranteed to stay the same?

2. How much life insurance coverage is provided and how long is it guaranteed to stay the same?

3. Does full coverage start immediately?

4. Is the term life insurance policy convertible to permanent life insurance without evidence of insurability, and for how long?

5. What is the financial strength rating of the life i...


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Why Have Term Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term Life Insurance is life insurance for "temporary" needs that may last up to 30 years, or less.

For example,iIf you have 15 years left on your home mortgage loan, purchasing a 15 to 20 year term life insurance policy is a cost effective way to cover that substantial debt, in case you die within that period of time.

You do not purchase Term life insurance to borrow from it in the future, because Term life insurance does not build up any cash value inside the policy, it is p...


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What Does Guaranteed Level Term Life Insurance Mean?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, January 3, 2014, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Guaranteed level term life insurance is life insurance that is guaranteed not to go up in price, or down in death benefit, for the entire term of your life insurance policy.

For example, if you took out a guaranteed level term life insurance policy of $1,000,000 for a 26 year term at a rate of $80 per month at age 26, you would be paying the same premium annually at age 55 as you were at age 26.

If you passed away any time during those 30 years, your beneficiary would receive ...


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How Long Should I Buy Term Life Insurance For?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, December 30, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

The length of time for which you should buy a Term Life Insurance policy should be in line with the amount of time your need for life insurance exists.

For instance, if you have a new baby and want to provide for your child if something should happen to you, I would consider a 25 or 30 year Term, to get them through college, and also to cover other children you may have in the future.

If you have just gotten a 30 year mortgage loan on your home, a 30 year Term may be good for...


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Does Term Life Insurance Expire?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, December 24, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Yes, term life insurance policies do expire.

For instance, if you have a 10 year term life insurance policy, and you outlive the 10 year term, the life insurance coverage spires, you are no longer insured.

However, renewable term life insurance plans will allow you to renew the policy for another term, which may be 1 year, or longer.

In addition, convertible term life insurance policies may allow you to convert the term life insurance coverage into a permanent life insurance policy before the te...
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What Is A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, December 12, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
A term life insurance policy is a form of temporary life insurance elating for a specific period of time.

Usually, a term life insurance plan provides coverage for 10, 15, 20 or 30 years. Your premium is guaranteed for the term of your policy, and level term life insurance has level amounts of life insurance coverage for the entire term of your policy.

If you die during the term, your life insurance pays out a death benefit to the person you chose as beneficiary.

If you outlive the term of your ...
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What Is The Term Of Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Wednesday, December 4, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

The term of a life insurance policy is usually the number of years that a Term Life Insurance policy will stay the same price.

Term life insurance plans that are "level term" have the same premium each year for the duration of the term; such as, 10, 15 or 20 years.

I say "usually" because some life insurance policies will increase the price every few years or every 5 years, or at a certain point in the policy.

Other life insurance plans will say the policy "usually" will stay ...


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How Much Is Term Life Insurance For 20 Years?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, November 17, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

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.

A quick and easy way...


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Term Or Whole Life Insurance Which Is Better?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 15, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
The type of life insurance plan that meets your needs is the one that is better between term or whole life insurance.

Also, some people have a need for both types of life insurance because they need term life for their short term needs, such as, protecting their growing family until they are adults, and whole life insurance for their lifetime needs, such as, providing for their final expenses and estate taxes.

But, if you have a need for 30 years or less, then a term life insurance policy can b...
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At What Age Does Term Life Insurance End?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 8, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Term life insurance is a type of temporary life insurance which lasts for a certain period of time.

Usually, term life policies provide coverage for a term (duration) of 10, 15, 20 or 30 years.

When the term ends, the life insurance coverage expires, you have no more life insurance.

The term life insurance does not end at a specific age, but the anniversary date of the end of the term for your policy.

When the term comes to an end, you may renew your policy for another term, or apply for a new li...
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Which Term Life Insurance Is Good?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, November 7, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
There are several types of life insurance to choose from when buying your term life policy.

As for which is good for your needs it will depend on what you are trying to accomplish with your life insurance.

The basic types of term life plans are Level Term, Decreasing Term, and Return of premium term life insurance.

Renewable term life is an option you can add to your policy that allows you to renew your current term life insurance plan for another 10 year term without having to take a health ex...
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Is It Smart To Buy Whole Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, November 1, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
Whether or not it is smart to buy whole life insurance depends on your own specific situation, and what your life insurance goals and needs are for you and your loved ones.

If you need lifetime protection then whole life insurance may be a good idea.

If you need life insurance that may build up some cash value inside the policy from which you may take a loan out in the future, whole life may be a good idea.

However, if you are on a budget, have life insurance needs of 30 or less, or just need th...
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What is the benefit of term over whole life insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
There are a few benefits of term life insurance over whole life insurance, including:

1. Term life costs a lot less than whole life insurance which means you can afford to buy more life insurance.

2. Term life offers the flexibility if choosing how long you have life insurance coverage from 10, 15, 20 or 30 years of protection.

3. Term life is easy to understand, you pay premiums for the coverage for a certain period of time, if you die during the term, your beneficiary receives a death benefit....
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What To Look For In A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

There are several features to consider when comparing term life insurance policies, including:

1) The price and death benefit are guaranteed to stay the same for the full term,

2) How long the term lasts - 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 years?

3) The term life policy is convertible to permanent life insurance without evidence of insurability for an extended period of time, and

4) The life insurance carrier is reputable and highly rated by AM Best Company for financial strength.

Also, c...


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Can You Borrow Money From A Term Life Insurance Policy?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, October 20, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
No, you cannot borrow money from a term life insurance policy.

A term life policy does not build up any cash value inside the policy over time like a permanent life insurance policy.

Term life is "pure protection", not an investment.

You may cancel your term life policy and you may get some of the premiums paid back, but there is no money inside the policy to borrow from, just life insurance protection.



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What are the Top Term Life Insurance Policies?

Posted by hadley hadley on Monday, September 30, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 
There are a few basic types of term life insurance policies.

The most popular type is level term life insurance. Then there's decreasing term life which isn't sold by many insurers anymore.

And, there's return of premium term life insurance which returns almost all of the premiums you paid for your life insurance if you outlive the term (duration) of your term life insurance policy. 

Level term offers you rates that remain the same each year for the term of your policy, while your amount of life...
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Why Is Term Life Insurance The Best Type?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term Life Insurance is not the best type of life insurance for every situation.

Some people think they would only need life insurance for a temporary period of time.

However, if they are thinking ahead to their final years, and worried about where the money will come from to bury them, they may want to consider a permanent life insurance policy.

If your need for life insurance is temporary, not permanent, Term Life Insurance is best for its relatively low price tag and flexib...


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Does A 24 Year Old Need Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, September 15, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

If someone who is 24 years old has college debts, a spouse, children, a home, or other financial obligations or debts, then life insurance can be a good way to take care of those.

Older people over age 30 usually have more financial resources saved up, while life insurance may be the only way a younger person can take care of debts and other financial obligations.

Life insurance rates are usually extremely low at age 24, and you can lock in rates for 30 years or more with a 3...


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When Does Term Life Insurance Payout?

Posted by hadley hadley on Thursday, September 12, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

A term life insurance policy will typically only pay out a death benefit if the insured were to pass away before the end date of the policy.

Term life insurance policies are typically sold in ten, fifteen, and twenty year terms which is how long your coverage will last. Remember every policy is different.

Read your life insurance policy completely to understand the coverage provided and any exclusions that there may be or contact your local agent to have them go over your lif...


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How Many People Have Life Insurance?

Posted by hadley hadley on Saturday, August 31, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

According to LIMRA in 2011, 7 in 10 U.S. households own some type of life insurance coverage.  

Nearly half of all U.S. households own individual life insurance policies.  Fifty-eight million, or half of U.S. households say that they need more life insurance protection, that they feel they are under-insured.  

Most individual life insurance policies "In Force" are permanent life insurance (71%) rather than term life insurance (29%).

Life insurance is one of the most important p...


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What Happens When Term Life Insurance Is Up?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

When the term of a term life policy has ended, either:

1. The life insurance policy ends, which means there is no longer any life insurance coverage, or

2. The life insurance policy goes into an annually renewable term, unless

3. It has a rider or feature that enables it to enter a new level premium for a term of 5 or 10 years usually, at a higher price.

This new annually renewable premium is much higher than the original term life insurance premium was and can go up every year ...


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What drugs are in the life insurance drug test?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, August 25, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

What are the main drugs that are a part of life insurance drug testing?

Life insurance companies may test for everything. Specifically, drug testing for life insurance may include marijuana, alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamine, LSD, heroin and other opiates. This is done through testing of samples of your blood and urine specimens.

Marijuana and alcohol are insurable by lost life insurance companies - you'll just pay higher rates depending on your amount of alcohol or marijua...


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How Long Is Term Life Insurance Good For?

Posted by hadley hadley on Tuesday, August 13, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Term life insurance will usually provide coverage as long as premiums are being paid.

Most Term life policies are annually renewable after the term of your policy ends. The prices are very high at renewal, but if you choose to pay them, you will still continue having life insurance coverage.

If your term life policy does not offer the renewable provision, your term policy will end when the years of the term have passed.

For Example: If you took out a 20 year Term life insura...


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Can Term Life Insurance Be Converted To Whole Life?

Posted by hadley hadley on Sunday, July 28, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

Yes, Term life insurance can be converted to Whole life insurance or some other form of permanent life insurance if:

1) The life insurance policy has the option to be converted,

2) you convert the term life policy to permanent life insurance within the time frame required, and

3) you can afford the premium for the converted life insurance policy.

While a life insurance company may carry many types of permanent life insurance coverage, they do not always offer all of them to ...


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How Much Is A Typical Life Insurance Policy Worth?

Posted by hadley hadley on Friday, July 26, 2013, In : Life Insurance FAQ's 

According to the American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI), in 2008, the face amount of the average life insurance policy in the U.S. was $183,000.

In 2010, the face amount of the average life insurance policy was $165,000. So, over that two year period, the average amount of life insurance for a policy had decreased by $18,000 in life insurance coverage.

If a life insurance policy is Term insurance, there is no cash value worth to the policy itself, there is only life insura...


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