{"id":266,"date":"2016-04-28T15:50:09","date_gmt":"2016-04-28T15:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/?page_id=266"},"modified":"2017-06-20T16:50:20","modified_gmt":"2017-06-20T16:50:20","slug":"life-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/index.php\/life-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-attachment-id=\"313\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/termlife\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?fit=635%2C114&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"635,114\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"termlife\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?fit=300%2C54&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?fit=635%2C114&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-313\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?resize=635%2C114\" alt=\"termlife\" width=\"635\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?w=635&amp;ssl=1 635w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.himmelsteinfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/termlife.png?resize=300%2C54&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>Why Purchase Life Insurance?<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"opening\">We\u2019ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Usually, the answer is \u201cyes,\u201d but it depends on your specific situation. If you have a family who relies on your income, then it is imperative to have life insurance protection. If you\u2019re single and have no major assets to protect, then you may not need coverage.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of your untimely death, your beneficiaries can use funds from a life insurance policy for funeral and burial expenses, probate, estate taxes, day care, and any number of everyday expenses. Funds can be used to pay for your children\u2019s education and take care of debts or a mortgage that hasn\u2019t been paid off. Life insurance funds can also be added to your spouse\u2019s retirement savings.<\/p>\n<p>If your dependents will not require the proceeds from a life insurance policy for these types of expenses, you may wish to name a favorite charity as the beneficiary of your policy.<\/p>\n<p>Whole life insurance can also be used as a source of cash in the event that you need to access the funds during your lifetime. Many types of permanent life insurance build cash value that can be borrowed from or withdrawn at the policyowner\u2019s request. Of course, withdrawals or loans that are not repaid will reduce the policy\u2019s cash value and death benefit.<\/p>\n<p>When considering what type of insurance to purchase and how much you need, ask yourself what would happen to your family without you and what type of legacy you would like to leave behind. Do you want to ensure that your children\u2019s college expenses will be taken care of in your absence? Would you like to leave a sizable donation to your favorite charity? Do you want to ensure that the funds will be sufficient to pay off the mortgage as well as achieve other goals? Life insurance may be able to help you meet these objectives and give you the peace of mind that your family will be taken care of financially.<\/p>\n<p>The cost and availability of life insurance depend on factors such as age, health, and the type and amount of insurance purchased. As with most financial decisions, there are expenses associated with the purchase of life insurance. Policies commonly have mortality and expense charges. In addition, if a policy is surrendered prematurely, there may be surrender charges and income tax implications. Any guarantees are contingent on the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering the purchase of life insurance, consult a professional to explore your options.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><script>\n  (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){\n  (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o),\n  m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m)\n  })(window,document,'script','https:\/\/www.google-analytics.com\/analytics.js','ga');<\/p>\n<p>  ga('create', 'UA-98105268-1', 'auto');\n  ga('send', 'pageview');<\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\">Stumped ? Call Paul !<\/h4>\n<p class=\"note\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>The information in this article is not intended to be tax or legal advice, and it may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. You are encouraged to seek tax or legal advice from an independent professional advisor. The content is derived from sources believed to be accurate. Neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. This material was written and prepared by Emerald. \u00a9 2016 Emerald Connect, LLC<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Purchase Life Insurance? We\u2019ve all heard about the importance of having life insurance, but is it really necessary? Usually, the answer is \u201cyes,\u201d but it depends on your specific situation. If you have a family who relies on your income, then it is imperative to have life insurance protection. 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