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Life insurance is not a luxury. For most of us it is a necessary expense. Don't let concerns about cost keep you from protecting your family's future. Read on for some tips on getting low term life insurance rates.
Tip 1. Monitor Your Health Habits
You may not be able to change your age or gender, but there are things you can do to access affordable life insurance.
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• If your cholesterol levels are elevated, work diligently to reduce them (the same goes for your blood pressure).
• Exercise regularly.
• Refrain from smoking and other hazardous habits, such as speeding.
Tip 2. Choose Insurance Early
• Of course it's never too late to protect yourself and your family, but more options for low term life insurance rates are available in the early years. For example, parents and grandparents are virtually guaranteed cheap term life insurance when buying for children or grandchildren. Options begin to narrow with advanced age.
Tip 3. Explore Options
• Work with an agent or provider to avail yourself of the best insurance options and rates. Generally, this type of service has extensive experience with a range of underwriters. That experience is your key to the best available rate for your need and circumstance.
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