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The Ins and Outs of a Life Insurance Rider Policy

Did you know you may be able to add features to your life insurance that allow you to customize your policy? Life insurance riders are add-ons to a policy that you can use to personalize your life insurance to better suit your needs. Although some life insurance riders may increase

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Understanding the Steps to Buy Life Insurance

Purchasing life insurance is a critical point in planning for the future. If this is your first time purchasing life insurance, our step-by-step guide can help. How to Buy the Right Life Insurance for You If this is your first time looking into life insurance, take these basic steps to

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5 Misconceptions About Life Insurance

Preparing for the future usually involves saving for your children’s education or for retirement. You may not have considered life insurance due to misconceptions regarding cost or other issues. Instead of letting false information influence buying this essential life-planning tool, take a moment to get the facts. Life Insurance and

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How Will My Credit History Impact My Life Insurance Rate?

Your credit score carries a lot of weight in many life activities, including renting or purchasing a home, being approved for a credit card or personal loan, and will affect the interest rate you are offered when buying or leasing a car or other item. While your credit rating does

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Am I Eligible for Life Insurance if I Have a Chronic Illness?

If you live with a chronic illness and are considering the prospect of purchasing life insurance, you may be wondering if your condition will get in the way of your eligibility. However, many people with chronic health conditions are still able to qualify for average life insurance rates. Of course,

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Is Joint Life Insurance a Good Idea?

Joint life insurance comes with several appealing benefits. Rather than covering one spouse, the insurance covers both spouses – but only pays one death benefit – when one partner dies. This type of insurance can be more affordable than buying two separate life insurance policies. How does Joint Life Insurance

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GoFundMe vs. Life Insurance: What You Should Know

You have likely seen a GoFundMe page for someone who suddenly passed away. GoFundMe pages allow others to donate to pay for final expenses or to help the family. These crowdfunding activities may be successful but come with some serious drawbacks. The family left behind is asking others for funds,

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What is Term Life Insurance, and How Does it Work?

Term life insurance is the most affordable form of life insurance. It provides coverage for a specific period, typically 10 to 30 years. A contract between you and an insurance company is established which, as long as you pay your monthly premiums, should you die unexpectedly, a death benefit will

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What Costs Should I Review When Planning a Funeral?

As most people are aware, funerals are expensive. A premium casket alone can run up to $10,000. Costs can vary, depending on the state, the selections you make, and whether the deceased is buried or cremated. The national median price was nearly $8,000 in 2021, as stated by The Zebra,

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