Protect Those You Love
If you have debts that would be a burden to your loved ones upon your death, try to get adequate life insurance so those debts can be paid off. Most financial experts recommend a term policy rather than credit insurance that only pays off a specific loan; however, if you are uninsurable due to a medical condition, your choices may be limited.
Also double check your insurance beneficiaries periodically to make sure insurance proceeds will go to the person actually responsible for the debt. If, for example, you were married to someone else when you first obtained your life insurance policy and you named them as the beneficiary but never updated it, they will get the proceeds — even if your new spouse is now stuck with debt you’ve incurred recently.
Of course, if you can get out of debt, that’s the best way to ensure your heirs won’t be stuck with your debt when you die.
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