September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, dedicated to educating individuals about the importance of financial protection at every stage of life. In this first installment of our series, we explore why securing life insurance early can be one of the smartest financial decisions young adults make.
Life insurance is often seen as something for older adults or those with dependents. However, starting a life insurance policy when you’re young, unmarried and childless can be one of the smartest financial decisions you make. For recent graduates and other young adults, life insurance provides a foundation for financial security and peace of mind for the future.
Why Buy Life Insurance as a Young Adult?
While it might seem unnecessary, there are compelling reasons to consider life insurance early in life:
- Lower Premiums: When you’re young and healthy, life insurance premiums are significantly lower. Locking in a policy now can save you money over time.
- Building a Financial Safety Net: Even if you don’t have dependents now, life insurance can serve as a safety net for other family members in case the unexpected happens like taking care of funeral expenses or paying off any debts you leave behind.
- Insurability: As you age, health issues may arise that can make it harder or more expensive to get life insurance. Getting a policy now ensures that you’re covered, no matter what happens in the future.
- Accumulating Cash Value: If you choose a whole life or universal life insurance policy, you can start building cash value that you can borrow against in the future.
When you’re young and healthy, life insurance premiums are significantly lower. Locking in a policy now can save you money over time.
What Young Adults Need to Consider
When you’re young, you have unique financial challenges and opportunities. Understanding your options and choosing the right policy is crucial.
- Term vs. Permanent Insurance: Term life insurance provides coverage for a specific period, making it more affordable for young adults. Permanent life insurance, on the other hand, covers you for life and builds cash value.
- Your Financial Obligations: Consider any debts, such as student loans, that may not be forgiven if something happens to you. Life insurance can ensure these obligations are covered.
- Future Planning: While you may not have dependents now, life insurance can be part of your long-term financial plan, providing security for when you eventually start a family or take on other financial responsibilities.
If you choose a whole life or universal life insurance policy, you can start building cash value that you can borrow against in the future.
Investing in life insurance as a young adult is a smart move that offers long-term benefits. It not only secures your financial future but also gives you peace of mind, knowing that you and your loved ones are protected no matter what life throws your way.
Stay tuned for next week’s post where we’ll dive into the life insurance needs of newlyweds and new parents. For more Life Insurance Awareness Month content, connect with First Financial Security through social media and look for our future blog posts — or, for a more personalized plan, connect with an agent today, and ensure you’re on the right path to financial security.
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