Is final expense insurance a good deal?
You’re always planning for the next phase in your life: college, career, buying a house, starting a family. But what about the last phase of life – and beyond? No one likes to think about their final days, but when they come, it’s important to make sure your family isn’t stuck with big financial burdens. […]
How to buy funeral insurance for your parents
Most parents do their best to protect their children throughout their lives, and that includes protecting them from financial burdens once they’re gone. If your own parents are getting older, it’s important to make sure everyone’s prepared for the expenses their final years can bring – including funeral costs. The average cost of a funeral […]
Guide to life insurance over 50
For many of us, getting married, buying a house, or having a baby is the reason we get life insurance. But what happens decades later when that baby is all grown up and the mortgage is (hooray!) finally paid off? As the years bring new changes, your life insurance needs to change, too. If you’re […]
Funeral planning checklist
Most of us haven’t sat down and crunched the numbers on our final send-off. But sooner or later, it’s coming – and your family could wind up with some pretty eye-popping bills. The average funeral cost can add up to $10,000 or more, from funeral home expenses to bouquets of your favorite flowers at the […]
Understanding Life: What is final expense insurance – and do I need it?
The kids are out of college. The house is paid off. As you cross many of life’s biggest expenses off your list, you may not need as much life insurance coverage as you once did to protect your family. But final expense insurance can help with one cost that everyone still needs to cover: their […]
7 smart ways to protect your family for life
0 Get a will. Estate planning isn’t just for people with big estates. A will not only spells out who gets what when you die, saving your family major headaches and potential court costs, but also helps to ensure your minor children are cared for properly. Without a will, a court could assign a guardian […]