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Life Insurance
Life insurance is unique among financial
instruments. It is one of, if not
the only financial instrument that is based on caring and love.
Even though there can be personal advantages to having life insurance, the real
impetus is love for those one cares most about – to make sure they are taken
care of. So, applaud yourself for taking the time to learn about this subject
(and please follow up with action whether through us or the organization of your
choice.)
Interestingly, while one is taking care of the financial needs and wants of
a spouse or the next generations, life insurance can also develop and
build one’s personal financial goals while living. For example, because
you have sufficient life insurance, you might be able to use more of your assets
to enjoy life in retirement. Why is that? Because if you know you have
sufficient life insurance you won’t feel that you are lowering the inheritance
by spending some of your principal. You may actually “pay down principal” to
some degree to yourself, especially if you have lifetime permanent life
insurance as a backup.
There are various types of life insurance but they all have some common
attributes. You pay an insurance company what are called premiums. At your
death, the life insurance company pays an amount to the people you named in your
policy, called beneficiaries. Also it’s interesting to note that your named beneficiary(ies)
would receive the insurance amount free of income tax.
Some types of life insurance have cash benefits available while you’re
living. In these types, a portion of your premium goes into a cash reserve and
builds on a tax deferred basis. You can access this money, called cash value.
Some people use it to help education costs, enhance retirement cash flow or for
any reason. Two of the most common types of “permanent life insurance” are
called whole life insurance and universal life insurance. To learn more
about each type visit the
Learning Center.
Combined with investments, retirement and estate planning,
a life insurance policy is a cornerstone of a sound financial plan. By looking
into this area, you are making an intelligent and caring financial decision for
your family. It is important that you have life insurance and have enough to
protect those you care about.
The prospect of planning for your family’s
life insurance needs may seem daunting. Yet the hard fact is that life
insurance is an essential part of your family’s financial well-being.
Where ever you decide to seek assistance with your life
insurance needs, we
urge you to please take care of this important and caring financial concern.