Life Insurance Savings - 5 Ways to Save in 2008

Released on: January 27, 2008, 6:12 am

Press Release Author: Alexei

Industry: Financial

Press Release Summary: Happy New Year! Now that 2007 is over, it is time to think of
the resolutions you want to make for 2008. According to USA.gov, the five most
popular New Years resolutions were as follows: 1) lose weight, 2) pay off debt, 3)
save money, 4) get a better job, and 5) get fit. Maybe your resolution made the top
5? If your resolution is to save money this year, or you need to save to pay off
your debt, one way to save that you might not be aware of is finding savings on your
life insurance policy.

Press Release Body: Happy New Year! Now that 2007 is over, it is time to think of
the resolutions you want to make for 2008. According to USA.gov, the five most
popular New Years resolutions were as follows: 1) lose weight, 2) pay off debt, 3)
save money, 4) get a better job, and 5) get fit. Maybe your resolution made the top
5? If your resolution is to save money this year, or you need to save to pay off
your debt, one way to save that you might not be aware of is finding savings on your
life insurance policy.

There are five basic ways to save on your life insurance policy: (i) shop around and
compare multiple quotes; (ii) select the term length that is appropriate for you;
(iii) buy only the amount of coverage you need; (iv) check for price breaks; and (v)
buy when you're young.

Shopping Online and Comparing Multiple Quotes
The amount you pay for term life protection depends on the amount and term-length of
your policy, your health and age, and the insurance company you select. To find the
best price though, make sure to shop and compare quotes from multiple companies. As
you will learn, the cost of the same policy can vary by hundreds of dollars among
different insurance companies. Just as your needs are always changing, so are term
life insurance rates.

Selecting the Appropriate Length of Coverage
Everyone has different life insurance needs; therefore, there isn't a one size fits
all solution when it comes to term life insurance. While it may make sense for
people in their 30s and 40s to secure a 20-year term length, a 10-year term might be
more appropriate for someone nearing retirement. Individuals who have 30-year
mortgages for example, might consider a 30-year term life policy to ensure that the
home is protected throughout the life of the loan.

Determining the Right Amount of Coverage
In shopping for term life insurance, many agents may try to sell you more coverage
than you need. Understand that the purpose of life insurance is to replace financial
loss, and what most people should be looking for is income replacement" for their
beneficiaries. Financial planners recommend a policy amount at least equal to 6-10
times your annual gross income.

Checking for Price Breaks: Paying Less for More
Insurance companies are known to offer price breaks at certain coverage amounts
(e.g., $500,000 vs. $750,000). Many people can actually pay less money for more
coverage. Check how little your prices increase when you when you change your
coverage to $250,000, $500,000, or $1,000,000.

Buying When You're Young
While your financial needs may be lower at a younger age, the rates are also
substantially cheaper when you're young. The best advice is to lock in as much
protection at a young age while your health and prices are still good to avoid
paying substantially more when a shorter-term policy expires.

Even if saving money wasn't your top resolution for 2008, saving money on your life
insurance policy is easy enough that you can achieve two New Years resolutions this
year.

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Contact Details: USA

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