Life insurance for where you are in life
New baby, new marriage, kids grown, retired. What you need changes. Pick the one that sounds like you.
New parentsA new baby means someone now counts on your paycheck for a long time.NewlywedsGetting married means two people now plan their money as a team.Single parentsWhen you are the only parent, your kids count on you for everything.Stay at home parentsA stay at home parent does work that costs real money to replace.In your 20sYour 20s are often the cheapest time in your life to buy life insurance.In your 30sYour 30s are often when you have the most people counting on you.In your 40sIn your 40s, your family and your bills are often at their biggest.In your 50sIn your 50s, you may still have a mortgage, kids in school and a spouse who needs your income.Over 60After 60, life insurance is often about protecting a spouse and paying final bills.Over 70Over 70, most people want life insurance so their family does not pay for the funeral.Over 80You can still get life insurance after 80, but choices are fewer and prices are higher.WomenWomen are less likely than men to own life insurance, even though families count on them too.RetireesIn retirement, life insurance is often about final bills and making sure a spouse is okay.After a divorceAfter a divorce, your old life insurance may still pay your ex.Spanish speakersHispanic families are the most likely group to say they need more life insurance.
Questions about life stages
When is the best time to buy life insurance?
Usually as soon as someone depends on your income. Prices go up with age, so younger and healthier often means cheaper.
Do stay at home parents need life insurance?
Often yes. Child care, cooking and driving cost real money to replace if a stay at home parent dies.
Can I get life insurance after 70?
Yes. Final expense and some term plans are sold into your 80s, but amounts are smaller and prices are higher.
Should I change my policy after a divorce?
Check your beneficiary right away. A court order may also require you to keep coverage for your kids or ex spouse.
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About 3 in 4 people guess life insurance costs more than it does. LIMRA 2026