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Why Is Life Insurance Important?

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By Yolander Prinzel
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Why Is Life Insurance Important?
Why Is Life Insurance Important?

Life insurance policies are important because they provide many options for debt repayment, income replacement and estate planning for your family. Without a life insurance policy, your death could spell financial disaster for your heirs and could hurt their financial future.

    Income Replacement

  1. If you are a working spouse, chances are your family relies on your income to pay bills. A life insurance policy can help to replace that income when you're gone.
  2. Debt Payoff

  3. When you die, your family will still owe the debt you have. A life insurance policy can help them pay off that debt.
  4. Funeral Expenses

  5. Funerals are expensive. Life insurance policies give your family a means of paying for your funeral that won't affect their budget.
  6. College Tuition

  7. Left alone, your spouse may no longer be able to fund your children's college savings plans. A life insurance policy can provide funds to pay for their schooling.
  8. Estate Taxes

  9. If you have a large estate to pass on to your heirs, then there will be estate taxes to pay. A life insurance policy can provide the funds necessary and prevent the liquidation of your assets.

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