By David Hodges on October 7, 2015
Estimated reading time: 1 minute

How to lower your term life insurance rates

By David Hodges on October 7, 2015
Estimated reading time: 1 minute

These factors can boost or drop premiums

Seeking affordable insurance that fits your life? Well, just keep in mind that your age and gender—variables you have no control over—can really impact your rate. But there are other factors that can boost or drop premiums that you do have more control over (Here’s a tip: steer clear of tobacco). In the example below, we show how the base rate of a $500,000 10-year term life insurance policy for a 45-year-old can rise or fall.

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