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Finding Financial Peace During the Unthinkable

 

It's the sort of thing you plan and budget for. You even feel good about finally checking that box. And in that box-checking moment, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where your loved one is gone and their term life insurance policy is protecting your family’s future. It’s even harder to imagine what it will mean to have to use it. But that’s exactly what happened to Sondra.

In an instant—just when things seemed like they couldn’t get any better—Sondra’s life was turned upside down. Facing total uncertainty, there was one big thing she could be sure about: Her and her newborn son’s financial future was safe. They were going to be okay.

Setting up term life insurance is one of the most important things you can do for your family. No matter what the future holds, you can make sure your loved ones are protected.

Life Insurance Calculator 

You can get an idea of how much you need (and save some brain calories while you’re at it) by using this quick life insurance calculator. 

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Got Kids? Use These 5 Tips to Get the Right Length of Life Insurance.

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