When you buy life insurance, you probably have an idea in mind about where you want your policy to go. You might want to use it as a vessel to provide money to loved ones for specific purposes. As a result, you might only want your coverage to last for a certain number of years. If that is the case, then a term life insurance policy might be your best bet. The challenge, however, is how to choose the right term that works for you. Here’s how to do so.    What is Term Life Insurance?   Many people buy life insurance with a specific idea in mind. For example, parents with young children might want the plan to pay for the child’s college tuition if the parent pre-deceases the child. As a result, they might only want their policy to last for a certain number of years. Term life insurance is the way to get this coverage.  Term policies offer full death benefits to beneficiaries. However, they include a start date and an expiration date. If the insured person dies while the policy is active, then the beneficiary can file a claim for the death benefit. But, once the expiration date passes, the policy simply goes away.  The question you might ask yourself, however, is for how long you want a term policy to last. The answer usually has a lot to do with your objectives for the policy.     Choosing the Correct Policy Term  Most term life policies come with standardized term options. For example, these might be 5, 10, 20, or 25-year terms. The one you choose will determine the term length. You can often change the policy term later or convert the term policy into a permanent policy. Depending on how you want to use the policy, you might need a shorter or longer term.   For example, most people enroll in life insurance upon having a child. They might feel like they need this policy only for as long as the child is a minor. As a result, they might choose a 20-year term. If the policy begins while the child is still a baby, then it will remain in effect until they are at least 20 years old. As a result, if you die at this time, the child’s inheritance, lifestyle, and care needs can have coverage. The policy can then terminate once the child is on their own.  When buying your term life policy, tell your agent where you want the money to go. They can then help you arrange the policy’s term to make sure it goes directly to that purpose.  Call us today at (915) 599-2900 or visit www.MtFranklin.com to see how we can help you.    

Choosing the Correct Term Life Insurance Policy Length

When you buy life insurance, you probably have an idea in mind about where you want your policy to go. You might want to use it as a vessel to provide money to loved ones for specific purposes. As a result, you might only want your coverage to last for a certain number of years. … Read more

September 8, 2020

Can You Cancel Auto Insurance on a Financed Car?

When you purchase a new car, you are generally issued a requirement by the lender to carry a certain amount of car insurance. This requirement is issued to protect the lender’s investment in case an accident damage the car.  You must carry this insurance for as long as you are financing the vehicle. If you cancel your … Read more

September 3, 2020

Business Insurance Coverage for Computer Equipment

Getting the right Business insurance for your company property might seem challenging, and one of the most critical items you want to protect is your computer systems. Still, you might not know whether your business insurance will cover these expensive and sensitive machines. The good news is it can, but you must make sure you have the proper … Read more

September 1, 2020

What Does Actual Cash Value Mean for Home Insurance?

Home insurance has a lot of confusing terminologies, especially when it comes to the types of policies and how you can receive compensation. Replacement cost value, for example, refers to two areas: the total replacement cost value of your home, and a replacement cost value policy for personal belongings coverage.      To break it … Read more

August 27, 2020

3 Areas of Car Insurance Coverage and What They Mean?

Car insurance policies can look different depending on premiums, deductibles, and coverage limits, but all car insurance policies are designed to cover three certain areas. A full coverage car insurance policy covers:  Liability  Property  Medical   Liability Some policies strictly have liability coverage. This insurance is generally required by state law and limits can change depending … Read more

August 25, 2020

Certificates of Insurance

A certificate of insurance (COI) is an often-used document in the construction world. A contractor or tradesman who is bidding on a job or signing a contract to do work might be posed with a requirement to show a COI. The concept of a COI is simple – it provides proof that the contractor is … Read more

August 20, 2020

Estimating the Value of Electronics for Your Home Insurance

When insuring possessions on homeowners insurance, you have a lot of leeway to choose the limits you want. Yet, the thing about possessions insurance is that your coverage might restrict how much it will pay for items of value, like your electronics. When thinking about the value of these items, take a few extra steps to choose the right … Read more

August 18, 2020

What Happens to Businesses Without Insurance?

Business insurance is used in order to protect businesses from lawsuits and other losses that could have a large financial impact otherwise.     Required Business Insurance and Penalties  Business insurance requirements vary by state. Most states require businesses to carry a minimum amount of:  Workers Compensation: Worker’s compensation provides financial assistance for employees that are injured … Read more

August 13, 2020

3 Important Reasons to Always Have Car Insurance

In today’s uncertain economic times, people are driving less. They also are trying to save as much as they can on expenses, including their auto insurance. You might feel tempted to let your coverage lapse if you no longer drive. However, that’s the wrong decision. You might face severe financial penalties if you ever let … Read more

August 11, 2020

Do I Have to Get Health Insurance Through My Employer?

Healthcare is expensive and insuring through your employer can often be the cheaper option. There is no mandate stating that you have to purchase health insurance through your employer if you don’t want to, however.      Benefits of Individual Health Insurance  There are many benefits to purchasing your own health insurance plan as opposed to purchasing through … Read more

August 6, 2020

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