How to go about securing the best policy for your insurance in Canada.
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Does a 21-year-old need life insurance?
– moneysense.ca
Q: I am 21-years-old, studying full-time, working part-time, and I would like to know when is the “right” time to get life insurance and if I really need life insurance this young. I work in the banking services industry and I hear a lot of my customers discussing their insurance details with me and how I should get life insurance. But to be honest, I have no clue if I should get it all and if so, when should I purchase it?
—Brenda M.
A: The main reason for buying life insurance is to protect those who are financially dependent on you in the event you pass away. If you are 21 years old and have no dependents life insurance would not be a necessity. Having said that, there are many advantages to taking life insurance at a young age. You guarantee your insurability because life insurance rates are based on your age, gender, and health. So by taking a plan now, you can lock in at a lower premium rate for life. Here are some other reasons you may want to buy a term life insurance policy:
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