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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Sara Keenan

When should I buy life insurance and is it worth it?

It’s worth knowing about life insurance and understanding if it works for you (Alamy/PA) -

The thought of passing away and leaving loved ones behind is one that nobody wants to have. However it is important to consider what may happen to your family and finances if you were no longer here – and that’s where life insurance comes in.

The topic of life insurance can often be overlooked or avoided which leaves people confused about it or perhaps don’t see a point in figuring it out. Here we spoke with finance experts to explain what exactly life insurance is, when should people get it and the big question – is it really worth it?

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