Why it matters
Choose a premium you can pay for years. A smaller policy kept in force beats a large one that lapses. Options include term for lower cost, a lower coverage amount, or annual billing. Agents should ask about income and bills before quoting. Ask your agent to show a few price points, and choose the one you can keep paying through hard months.
Source: iii.org
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