IN McKeesport Spring 2016 | Page 21

Life insurance falls into two levels, term or whole life. Term life provides coverage for a specific period of time, such as one year, 10 years, or up to 30 years. If you are under the age of 80, you are eligible for term life. If you die during the term, your elected beneficiaries will get a payout. If you die after the term expires, there is no payout available. Term is often the least expensive way to purchase a substantial amount of coverage for beneficiaries. The greatest difference between term and whole life is that whole life covers an individual for an entire lifetime. Whole life typically has fixed periodic premiums based on the assumption that the person will retain the policy throughout his/her entire life, with a death benefit that remains level. Bundling We often purchase auto, home, and life insurance at different points in our lives, finding insurance providers piece by piece until we are fully covered. Many of us often do not reevaluate our policies and rates, when doing so could ultimately save us money. Bundling allows for all insurances to be purchased through the same company, providing discounts on premiums and the added convenience of paying one single bill to one provider. To ensure you are getting the best rates on bundled insurance, be sure to shop around and compare packages. Some insurers may offer discounts, but with lower coverage. Be sure you are receiving all of the coverage you think is necessary to cover your auto, home, and life policies. Umbrella Policy Still feeling unprotected in some way? An umbrella insurance policy could be exactly what you are looking for to feel comfortably covered. Umbrella insurance provides extra liability coverage to protect against major claims and lawsuits. This additional coverage kicks in once your other policy coverage is exhausted. In addition, co