Life Insurance Introduction ..

life insurance may be one of the most important purchases you'll ever make. In the event of a tragedy, life insurance proceeds can help pay the bills, continue a family business, finance future needs like your children's education, protect your spouse's retirement plans, and much more. This section can help you gain a better understanding of life insurance and its role within a sound financial plan, and answer many of your questions.
You'll find information and interactive tools to help you get a sense of how much and what kind to buy, plus information about how different life events, such as having children or buying a home, can affect your insurance needs. For those ready to consider a purchase, there's advice for finding and working with an agent, and an agent locator search engine to help you find a qualified insurance professional in your area.
Who needs it?
How much do I need?
Life insurance needs calculator
Human life value calculator
What are the different types?
Term
Perm
Product selector
Where do I buy it?
Four ways to buy
Find an agent
Find a company
Life events
Frequently asked questions
realLIFEstories
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