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A new year resolution that you can place your life on

Published on June 17th, 2020
  Written by 
Bill Tsouvalas
Bill Tsouvalas is the managing director and a key company spokesperson at Savvy. As a personal finance expert, he often shares his insights on a range of topics, being featured on leading news outlets including News Corp publications such as the Daily Telegraph and Herald Sun, Fairfax Media publications such as the Australian Financial Review, the Seven Network and more. Bill has over 15 years of experience working in the finance industry and founded Savvy in 2010 with a vision to provide affordable and accessible finance options to all Australians. He has built Savvy from a small asset finance brokerage into a financial comparison website which now attracts close to 2 million Aussies per year and was included in the BRW’s Fast 100 in 2015 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. He’s passionate about helping Australians make financially savvy decisions and reviews content across the brand to ensure its accuracy. You can follow Bill on LinkedIn.
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Help your loved ones take care of daily expenses

Knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of when you are no longer around can give anyone peace of mind. Having a life insurance policy in place means that they can be adequately covered for various living expenses, such as paying bills, day-to-day expenses, debt, education fees and more. According to ABC, Australians forked out $3 billion in out-of-pocket expenses each year. Having a policy in place can prevent those out of pocket expenses that can create a debt spiral.

Cover funeral expenses

No one likes talking about death, but it is one of those inevitable things that need to be addressed at some stage. Let’s face it, funerals can get expensive. This is more so if have not prepared for it. According to ASIC, Australians can fork out $4,000 for a basic cremation process or end up footing a $15,000 or more for an elaborate casket. There is still a wide range of other fees such as funeral directors’ fees, ceremonial service fees, burial, and headstone installation to name a few. Having a life insurance policy in place can help remove the financial stress for your loved ones.

Set up a comfortable retirement nest

Life insurance has a range of policies that can work towards helping you, your spouse, and your loved ones retire comfortably. Speaking to an insurer can help you know what options are out there and will be suitable for you to retire comfortably.

You can always start small and build

There is the misconception that life insurance is expensive. Not all policies are the same or have the same premiums. This will vary from insurer to insurer, and it will be based on your personal circumstances. That is why it is vital to talk with an insurer. Comparing various policies can also help you find one that is not only suitable towards your circumstances but also comes with an affordable premium.

You have the option to choose life insurance and slowly build with other policies such as income protectionTDP, trauma insurance and more. Always keep in mind that life insurance has policies that do not only cater for events where you have passed on but can also help you when you are still living.

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