Let's face it.
Death is a fact of life.
We've all mourned the loss of a loved one, or if we haven't yet, we certainly will someday. It's nice to think that we'll all get to enjoy a long, healthy life, but the truth is that while nobody ever plans to die early, it happens every day. Illness, disease, and injury don't discriminate. And while there's not much you can do to protect your loved ones from the emotional trauma if you die early, there is something you can do to minimize the financial uncertainty that might result. You can buy life insurance.