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Life Insurance Quiz

Which Should You Buy, and How Much Do You Need?

By Teri Brown

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  • How much you need for your children's education.
  • How much money you need so your spouse will not have to work for three to five years.
  • How much the balance is on your mortgage.

6. False.
"One year of salary doesn't equate to financial security, and risking that your health will remain as perfect as you age or that you won't be fired or your company won't go out of business is a gamble your family doesn't deserve," Darras says.

7. False.
"Your life insurance company will take away your policy, pay no life insurance benefit and refund your premiums if you materially misrepresent your health status on your application if you die within two years of the application date," Darras says.

Looking for a Life Insurance Agent?

There are two kinds of life insurance agents – the independent agents who write up policies for more than one company and contract agents who work for one company. Some people use life insurance brokers who can help you shop for the best policy.

"The agent should provide competitive quotes from businesses that have a Best rating of A or better," McGrath says. "Since life insurance is a long-term purchase, you want to make certain your insurance company will remain solvent for many years and that your insurance will be there when your family needs it."

The AM Best Company gives ratings for different insurance companies. Find out what rating the company you are considering has here.

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