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Risk Management for Mature Women

Insurance basics for mature women
Statistics show that many older women are either uninsured or underinsured. Some women feel that they have no need for insurance, while others may believe they can't afford life insurance on a fixed income. Or perhaps they haven't had to handle the family finances until this phase of their lives.

Whatever the reason, mature women cannot afford to be without life insurance. It is one of the best ways to ensure your family will not be left with your debt when you die, nor will they be burdened with the expense of burial or cremation. You may also want to leave a nest egg for your children or grandchildren -- the proper amount of life insurance will allow you to do all of these things.

It is also important to note that as you become older, life insurance is more difficult to acquire -- especially if you become ill. So you need to think about it now.

For most mature women, Universal Life or Whole Life represent the best types of coverage, because they offer cash value accumulation in addition to a death benefit. Therefore, to plan for your future and make sure you and your family are protected, review your options and find the insurance that's right for you.

PDF icon Securing Your Future
Financial Protection
PDF icon Term Life Insurance
Security for Special Needs
PDF icon Whole Life Insurance
Stability for Today and Tomorrow
Universal Life Insurance
Flexibility For Your Changing Life
PDF icon Annuities & IRAs
Securing a Promising Future


Articles for you from Woman's Life magazine

PDF icon Life Insurance for the Business Owner
By Connie Wagner. Winter 2002
PDF icon What are Stocks and How Do They Work?
Reprinted with permission of Morgan, Keegan & Co., Inc. "Other Helpful Stock Information" by Wendy L. Krabach. Summer 2001.
PDF icon Insurance Needs of the Business Owner
By Connie Wagner. Winter 2000.
PDF icon Annuities: New and Improved
Just the Ticket for Retirement. Winter 1999.
PDF icon Buyer Beware!
The viaticals investment craze. By Valerie Benson. Winter 1999.

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