Note to Parents: You Need Life Insurance
By Sy Alter, Chartered Life Underwriter © 2007
A New Baby in the Family?
If you are the proud parent of a new bouncing baby boy or girl…first of all, congratulations! For most parents, the journey and joy of parenthood is perhaps the most important experience of a lifetime. And as any experienced parent will tell you, there are numerous responsibilities that come with the territory. One of the most important roles you will play in your child’s life is that of financial provider.
Life Insurance Provides Financial Security for Your Spouse and Your New Baby
We are constantly hearing about "how expensive it is to provide for children!" They keep growing out of their clothes. The strollers, cribs, toys, doctor visits, allowances, and so on and so forth…it all adds up. Of course, you know you’ll always be there for them. You will always be looking out for them. That’s what parents are for. But if you stop to think for a moment what would happen to them if suddenly you were not there to provide for them, you will quickly see why life insurance is such an important part of establishing financial security for your family. If something happened to you, not only would your children need the financial support that life insurance can provide, but so would your spouse. We understand; it’s not pleasant to think about but with eLifePolicy’s extremely fast and easy process, qualified applicants can take care of purchasing life insurance online within minutes.
Secure the Future for Your Baby and Your Spouse
Over the years, there are so many expenses which will have to be handled on behalf of your children whether you are around to do it or not such as housing, food, clothing, schooling & associated costs, medical bills, sports and other various activities of life. Then there is also college and we all know how expensive that can be. Life insurance will step in and help your surviving family members to cope financially. And remember to buy enough life insurance to pay off any debts you would otherwise leave unpaid such as final medical bills, funeral costs and debts such as credit card balances.
Even If You’re No Longer Around, Your Financial Obligations Continue
Consider the fact that there are always financial matters to deal with regardless of your circumstances, but to potentially leave behind major financial burdens without planning to cover the expenses puts a tremendous weight on the family. As a good parent, your family deserves and needs your protection, especially at the birth of a new baby. Whether you are the sole wage earner or even if you and your partner share expenses, insurance can adequately cover the income that might be lost in the event of the death of one parent. Remember, passing away doesn’t release you of financial responsibility; it simply leaves the burden in the surviving family member’s hands. You can protect your survivors from this dilemma in the future with the purchase of life insurance now. You can start your instant price quote here.
About the Author:
Mr. Sy Alter is a Chartered Life Underwriter and a veteran insurance professional with more than three decades of experience in the life insurance arena. Mr. Alter specializes in areas of insurance, estate planning, buying and selling insurance, deferred compensation and corporate benefits. He maintains a solid track record of success working closely with families, doctors, lawyers and high profile individuals and businesses. Mr. Alter has also developed a lofty level of expertise providing life coverage to individuals with health impairments ranging from by-pass surgery, hepatitis, diabetes, sleep apnea as well as various types of cancers and other maladies. Mr. Alter has been guest speaker at the Financial Executives Institute as well as many other professional meetings and conferences. As President of Spectrum Direct, he is available for consultations and speaking engagements and can be contacted by e-mail at salter@spectrumdirect.com or by phone at 949.600.7901.