This post was sponsored by SelectQuote, but all opinions are my own.
Life insurance. This is something my husband and I just recently acquired for our family, and I’m so glad we did. We are about to have our third baby, and if something were to happen to either one of us, we need to know that the other person and our children are protected, without having to rely on grandparents or distant relatives to take on the financial burden.
Today I have a guest post from Jeanna. Jeanna is a content writer for Quotacy, an online life insurance agency for the modern consumer. When not at work, she enjoys writing for her own personal beauty, fashion and fitness lifestyle blog, volunteering for a local dog rescue, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
You’re young, healthy, and living the dream, or at least starting to build your dream. Life insurance probably isn’t as exciting to think about as finishing your favorite Netflix series or planning your next vacation, but it certainly is something you should be thinking about.
What if you were to die tomorrow, would anyone be affected by the loss of your income? Chances are the answer is “yes”. That’s one big reason to consider purchasing a life insurance policy. Here are a few more considerations:
Whether you have children or not, you probably still have people that depend on you. A spouse or significant other is a dependent. Their lives would be hugely affected if you were to die. Not only would they be dealing with grief, but financial stress because of the loss of your income. Will they be able to pay the bills, mortgage, car payment, medical bills? You don’t want to leave your loved ones with more stress than they will already be dealing with. Life insurance can offer you peace of mind knowing that your family and loved ones are taken care of.
Because you are young and healthy, you may be considered a low-risk client for a life insurance carrier. Low-risk means better rates. Life insurance can be inexpensive when you are young, healthy and a non-smoker. The longer you wait, the more prone you will be to serious medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes, which can drive insurance premiums up.
A big reason why millennials need life insurance is student loan debt. If you don’t have student loans you are fortunate. Those of you that spent time earning that degree are now spending your hard earned money paying it back. If you have co-signers on your loans, they would be expected to pay the loans back if you were to pass away. You want to protect your loved ones from having to be responsible for your debt whether it’s loans, mortgage or even credit card bills.
Even if you aren’t married, someone will still have to cover the costs of your funeral. Funerals can cost your loved ones between $5,000 and $15,000. That’s a considerable amount of money to burden your family with. Life insurance can cover these costs and take the financial stress off your loved ones.
That’s great that you have a job that offers you the benefit of life insurance. Having a policy through work does offer some peace of mind, but what if you were to become sick and unable to work? Your work policy is generally only effective if you are working at that company. It’s always a good idea to purchase your own policy in the event you were to become terminally ill or pass away unexpectedly. You may not be able to secure a policy if you are diagnosed with a serious medical illness. The last thing you want to do is leave your family with your medical bills on top of everything else.
There are many reasons and benefits to purchasing a life insurance policy while you are still young and healthy. Curious about how much term life insurance would cost you? Quotacy offers free and instant quotes with the freedom to window shop without giving away personal contact information. We will only need this information once you decide to apply. It doesn’t hurt to look, and term life insurance is affordable peace of mind.