7 Reasons to Buy Life Insurance (Besides Replacing Income)

One of the most common reasons to buy life insurance is to replace income if a spouse dies. … That’s a great reason and one that makes a lot of sense if your family depends on your income. But there are other times when life insurance can be a smart thing to have. For business owners and the wealthy, it can be a way to ease financial burdens other than lost income.  ...

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UPDATED: Mar 23, 2024

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UPDATED: Mar 23, 2024

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It’s all about you. We want to help you make the right coverage choices.

Advertiser Disclosure: We strive to help you make confident insurance decisions. Comparison shopping should be easy. We are not affiliated with any one insurance provider and cannot guarantee quotes from any single provider.

Our insurance industry partnerships don’t influence our content. Our opinions are our own. To compare quotes from many different insurance companies please enter your ZIP code on this page to use the free quote tool. The more quotes you compare, the more chances to save.