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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Mar
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Why Do I Need Expat Term Life Insurance?
Filed Under: Blogging
When the boss says you have to live abroad for a few years, life insurance is the last thing on your mind, let alone questions of whether you need whole life insurance or term life insurance. But it is a question many expats end up asking: Why should I opt for term insurance?
Reason number one has to do with the convenience of a term life insurance plan, in that you can choose a plan to cover the present expenses that you have. Even if you live and work abroad, you might have a home in the U.S., which requires a mortgage to be paid, or you may need to save for your children’s education. You can purchase term life insurance that covers the costs of these expenses alone.
Reason number two has to do with cost. Term life insurance is the cheapest life cover available in the market. If you are relatively young and healthy, this is definitely a good option to consider, because you might want to maximize your savings in other investments, not necessarily through whole life insurance policies.
Reason number three is security. Expat whole life insurance is tough to come by. When family lives far away (or even if they live with you), extra coverage in the form of a term life insurance plan will go a long way in enjoying the expat lifestyle.
