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The Seven Wonders of Life Insurance
If someone asked you to name the Seven Wonders of the World, could you? The one that pops into most people’s mind is the Pyramids at Giza. Other ancient won- ders, like the statue of Zeus at Olympia and the Hanging Gardens at Babylon, have succumbed to the ravages of time, making them harder to recall.
Why are the Pyramids such an enduring symbol? Their grand pres- ence, of course, is a clear reason—they rise up majestically out of the desert. Their iconic shape is another—their strong, solid bases have ensured that these ancient structures are still here today. Perhaps that is a lesson for creating an enduring financial strategy: Create a strong base with a fundamental financial tool—life insurance.
Life insurance should serve as the foundation of your family’s finan- cial security, helping to ensure that your loved ones will be alright financially even if something were to happen to you.
1. Buys time
Allows loved ones to focus on their grief by helping to pay for the funeral and other final expenses.
2. Provides a fresh start
Lets loved ones start with a clean slate by helping to pay off credit card bills, outstanding loans and even the mortgage.
3. Generates income
Helps replace lost income for years to come so that surviving family members can continue to pay for life’s necessities.
4. Offers flexibility
Gives a surviving spouse the chance to take time off from work or to switch to a job that offers a more flexible work schedule.
5. Creates opportunities
Can provide funding to start a business, or pay for schooling so surviving family members can train for a new career.
6. Funds the future
Offers a way to fund longer-range goals like a college education for the kids or a secure retirement for a surviving spouse.
7. Leaves a legacy
Gives parents the chance to leave future generations with the legacy of long-term financial security.
Life insurance…
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month,
the perfect time to think about all the wondrous things that life insurance can do for you and your family. But that can only happen if you’ve done the proper planning. So don’t wait another minute. Schedule time to meet with an insurance professional in your community or your benefits manager at work to make sure that you have the right amount and type of insurance to protect the ones you love.
LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make smart insurance decisions to safeguard their families’ financial futures. Learn more at http://www.lifehappens.org © 2009 LIFE 2009. All rights reserved.