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The fact that you are even asking the question, “Does my child need life insurance?” is a great step in the right direction. When we think about purchasing a life insurance policy to protect our children, usually the idea of insuring ourselves is what we have in mind. But there are many other ways you […]

Wondering how final expense insurance [ECL2] works or how you’re going to pay for a funeral? Final expense insurance and other types of plans can help pay for a funeral. But there are a lot of options, decisions, questions to answer, and expenses when it’s time for a funeral. Where do you start? Here’s what […]

Should you get life insurance for teenagers? You want the best for your teen, now and in the future. If you’re thinking about life insurance for teenagers, there’s some specific benefits and advantages to getting a policy. Here’s what you need to know about coverage options and costs to get life insurance for your teenager: […]

With the death of a spouse there may be many financial and legal matters to attend to: making arrangements for the funeral, updating your will, updating bank and credit card accounts, getting financial assistance for widows through government agencies like Social Security, and many more things that could involve a lot of paperwork. Doing all […]

Wondering about life insurance for grandchildren? You’ve probably heard it’s a way to: Support your grandkids Help pay for college, even after you’re gone Or a way to help your adult children if the unthinkable happens Chances are pretty good you’ve got questions about life insurance for grandchildren. Right? Don’t worry. We’ll answer your questions […]

No matter where you are in life, death feels far away and hard to imagine for many people. While you don’t need to dwell on your mortality, end-of-life planning can be important. Preparing now means that you can make sure your loved ones will have the financial support they need when you’re gone. Life insurance […]

Life insurance might seem straightforward: You buy a policy, pay for it annually or in installments, and then, when you die, your policy provides benefits to your loved ones to help them with funeral expenses and other costs. While that’s all true, there’s an advantage to life insurance that you may not have considered. What […]

Don’t guess if you should enroll in a universal life policy. HealthMarkets can help you explore the universal life insurance pros and cons. It’s like getting a sneak peek before you buy so you can decide if it’s the right type of life insurance for you. Read on to learn the ups and downs of […]

So you’re looking to buy life insurance. First, pat yourself on the back. It could be a smart move. And it may be an even smarter one if you add riders—or additional benefits—to your policy. That’s because life insurance riders give you extra benefits that you wouldn’t get with a basic life insurance policy. And […]

Burial insurance is usually a type of life insurance policy intended to cover costs associated with your death. After you die, burial insurance (sometimes referred to as funeral insurance) pays benefits to your beneficiary who can then use the money for final expenses, including outstanding bills, legal costs, debts, and, of course, your funeral or […]

There are many things to consider when it comes to getting a life insurance policy that can help protect your family’s future financial needs. This life insurance 101 guide can help make it easier to understand the basics about how life insurance works, types of coverage available, why you need it, and how to go […]

Life is about much more than nostalgic moments. While you may cherish those intimate times with family and big celebratory get-togethers, there are also the less talked about necessities, like paying bills and doing your tax returns. And, yes, shopping for life insurance. Getting Americans to adopt a life insurance plan is another story altogether. […]