People of all ages can benefit from purchasing a life insurance policy. A common misconception is that seniors either cannot or should not buy life insurance. However, the truth is that many seniors stand to benefit from life insurance. Take just a moment to learn more about how to buy life insurance for seniors.   Do Seniors Need Life Insurance?  Life insurance, though often not geared to seniors, is still a recommended benefit for them. Life insurance often serves as a source of income for a family in the event that the breadwinner dies. However, not all seniors have dependents. Other seniors have dependents, but also a sufficient amount of money to take care of them in the case of their death. In other words, if you have a need for a significant financial legacy for your survivors, then life insurance might be for you.  Another reason a senior may want to buy a life insurance policy is if they have unpaid debt. For example, if you and someone else have co-signed for a loan, the co-signer will be responsible for paying off the debt if you die. Life insurance can help pay off this debt. It might apply to mortgages, medical debt, even funeral and burial expenses.  A common reason that seniors buy life insurance is to cover their funeral arrangements. In the United States, the average funeral costs $7,000 to $12,000. Life insurance can help partially or fully cover the costs of a funeral arrangement.  Life insurance can cover the medical expenses associated with end-of-life care. For example, there is hospice care, which can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. If these medical costs are not covered by insurance, then the loved ones of the deceased might have to pay the bill.  Finally, life insurance is also a good option for seniors who want to leave their children or grandchildren an inheritance.  Term Life Insurance for Seniors  A common issue that seniors run into when it comes to life insurance is affordability. Term life insurance is often still an affordable option for seniors who want coverage.  The premium depends primarily on your age when you apply for the life insurance policy. In general, older people will have higher monthly premiums. When you purchase a term policy, you will need to select a term length. The most common options for term length for seniors are 10-year and 20-year terms.  Seniors have many options when it comes to purchasing life insurance. For more information about what you should know about life insurance for seniors, don’t hesitate to contact us. Call (915) 599-2900 now or visit us at www.MtFranklin.com for more information.

What You Should Know About Life Insurance for Seniors

People of all ages can benefit from purchasing a life insurance policy. A common misconception is that seniors either cannot or should not buy life insurance. However, the truth is that many seniors stand to benefit from life insurance. Take just a moment to learn more about how to buy life insurance for seniors.   … Read more

June 23, 2020

Does Your Business Insurance Cover Work at Home Incidents?

If your company is moving its employees to work-from-home and has not reviewed its insurance, then it’s time to evaluate what changes might be needed.      What Does Your Business Liability Insurance Say About Location?  For the most part, your liability insurance policy applies anywhere. For example, if you’re an architect, your business insurance … Read more

June 18, 2020

Who Qualifies for Tax Breaks on Health Insurance

Health insurance is a major expense for many families. If you fit into certain categories, you may be able to receive a tax break to reduce your cost of health insurance. Here are some of the tax breaks available.   Income Under 400% of Poverty Level: Premium Tax Credit  If your income is under 400% … Read more

June 16, 2020

3 Benefits of Comprehensive Auto Insurance

As the name would suggest, comprehensive auto insurance is a relatively high-level form of coverage. It’s one that will give drivers more protections both on and off the road. If you carry only certain types of coverage, then you may face limited scenarios when you can file a claim. Comprehensive coverage gives you more protection … Read more

June 11, 2020

How to Keep Your Home Safe From Burglaries

Keeping your family safe is one of your most important goals, and not having home insurance claims increase your premiums can also help your budget. Taking steps to prevent burglaries can help you meet both of these goals. Here’s what you should do.   Get a Dog  Obviously, getting a dog is a major commitment, and … Read more

June 9, 2020

How Life Insurance Protects Your Loved Ones

You can use your life insurance policy to leave behind a legacy or ensure that your loved ones have financial resources after you pass away. Let’s take a closer look at the ways that life insurance can protect your beneficiaries.      Term Versus Whole Life Insurance   Term life insurance covers you for a certain … Read more

June 5, 2020

What You Need to Know About Working from Home and Home Insurance

If you work from home, it’s important to understand how your home insurance works. Working from home generally won’t invalidate your home insurance completely, but your home insurance isn’t what will protect your business activities. Here’s what you should know.     Are You Allowed to Work From Home?  Yes, you can generally work from home without … Read more

June 3, 2020

3 Reasons to Review Your Home Insurance Today

It’s easy for people to get in the habit of paying their insurance bills without thinking much about them. After all, it’s a rote statement that comes every month that you likely don’t even look at. But there’s danger in doing taking this approach because a policy was never meant to be a static document. … Read more

May 26, 2020

How Does My Business Insurance Pay for Unemployment?

  Whether you have a small, medium or large business concern that you own or operate, you need to consider the best business insurance options available to meet your obligations under your state’s unemployment insurance or compensation program. Unemployment insurance acts as a stop gap for those former employees of yours who temporarily separate from … Read more

May 21, 2020

Is It Worth It to Upgrade Your Car’s Safety to Save on Insurance?

You may have heard that some auto insurance carriers will give you a discount on your policy if you upgrade to different safety features. The idea is that the more precautions you take, the less likely it is that you’ll ever file a claim in the first place.   You can certainly purchase cars with … Read more

May 19, 2020

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