Life insurance: Protecting what matters most

Life insurance: Protecting what matters most

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. Having adequate life insurance is about protecting your loved ones should something happen to you.

So, who needs life insurance? You’re a good candidate if you have a spouse or partner who depends on your income, or children or loved ones whom you support. It could also be a solution if you have outstanding debts like a mortgage, credit cards or auto loan, or if you simply don’t want to burden loved ones with your final expenses.

You can choose between two types: term and permanent. Term is affordable for most people. Permanent, such as whole or universal life, is usually more expensive because it provides a death benefit and premiums that build cash value.

Many people have group term life insurance through their employers. But it may not be enough. And it’s only good as long as you’re employed there.

Carefully consider all your options to ensure you have adequate coverage for your family.

This content was provided by Edward Jones for use by Jonathan Shoffner, your Edward Jones financial advisor at (334) 593-5612.

Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C., Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C., and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C.

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