With inflation still high and the prospect of falling interest rate yields real, seniors should be thinking about the future.
As you age, your insurance needs change. It is vital to review the terms of policies you already have to ensure they meet your current financial goals. This may include checking the size of insurance coverage, terms of payments. If the terms are not relevant or do not meet your current needs, you may want to consider changing them or purchasing a new policy.
Seniors need to evaluate the purposes, for which they may need life insurance. This could be providing financial support for a spouse, covering debts or funeral expenses, or passing on an inheritance to children or grandchildren. It is also important to consider how the insurance policy fits into the overall succession and inheritance administration.
Since life insurance can be a complex product with many details, including taxation and long-term planning, a consultation with a qualified financial advisor or insurance agent can help. Professionals will be able to offer customized recommendations based on your individual financial situation, age, health and marital status.
These steps will help older people not only choose the right type of life insurance but also optimize it to best suit their current and future needs.
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/smart-life-insurance-moves-seniors-should-make-now/
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