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 protecting your family and your home.

If you do not have a specific need in mind and are getting Term insurance for the low price, it is usually a good idea to lock it in for as long as you can afford, for instance, up to 30 years.

If your health would change even a little bit, it can be much more expensive to buy a new Term life insurance  policy in the future. Here's how you can learn more about term life insurance.