Review Your Life Insurance Plan Every 3-5 Years
“The circumstances of the world are so variable, that an irrevocable purpose or opinion is almost synonymous with a foolish one.” — William Henry Seward
Change happens. Children are born. Investments grow. People get older, and hopefully wealthier. The list of potential lifestyle-altering changes that can occur for any person or family is virtually endless. As you must adapt to the changes in your life, so must your life insurance plan adapt to those changes.
By reviewing your life insurance plan every three to five years, or as needed, you can redesign your plan to suit your current situation. Doing that could potentially save you money and heartache in the long run. If you become more financially independent as you get older, or if your financial responsibilities to others diminish, you can lower or eliminate your life insurance coverage and use the saved premium payments for investing or enjoying life. If you are not financially independent yet, and your financial responsibilities increase, you may need to increase your life insurance coverage so that you don’t leave those you care about with a financial hardship after your death.