Quotes & Rates

Quotes & Rates

See real price ranges by age, health, and coverage amount. Sample quotes for \$250k, \$500k, and \$1M, plus what moves your rate up or down and simple ways to lock in a lower premium.
Jan 06
Why Timing Matters More Than People Realize When Applying for Life Insurance

Why Timing Matters More Than People Realize When Applying for Life Insurance

Birthdays, quit dates, follow-ups, and exams shift your price. Learn the best week to apply and lock a lower life insurance rate that lasts.
6 min read
Dec 15
The Truth About Reinsurance and How It Affects Your Life Insurance Rates

The Truth About Reinsurance and How It Affects Your Life Insurance Rates

Reinsurance shapes price, approvals, and product choices. Learn how it works—and how to use it to keep your life insurance rate fair and fast.
7 min read
Nov 19
How Underwriting Really Works (And Why Your Rate Class Matters More Than You Think)

How Underwriting Really Works (And Why Your Rate Class Matters More Than You Think)

Underwriting, decoded: how rate classes set your price, quick moves to earn better rates, and scripts to resolve low offers or denials.
7 min read
Nov 14
Why Buying Life Insurance Online Isn’t Always the Shortcut It Seems

Why Buying Life Insurance Online Isn’t Always the Shortcut It Seems

Online quotes are fast, but hidden settings, weak riders, and teaser classes can cost you. Use these checks to get a policy that holds up and pays fast.
7 min read
Oct 29
How to Compare Life Insurance Quotes the Right Way

How to Compare Life Insurance Quotes the Right Way

My step-by-step method to compare quotes—same specs, health class, riders, billing, conversion—so you pick real value, not hype.
6 min read
Oct 17
The Sales Tricks Life Insurance Agents Use (And How to Protect Yourself)

The Sales Tricks Life Insurance Agents Use (And How to Protect Yourself)

I expose common sales tricks and give quick scripts, math checks, and clean setups so your policy protects your family without surprises.
7 min read
Oct 13
Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

Why Your Life Insurance Rate Went Up (And What You Can Do About It)

I explain rate jumps caused by underwriting, post-level term, age-band plans, and UL funding, along with quick fixes that lower cost without losing coverage.
6 min read
Oct 01
Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Cheap isn’t value. I explain how term length, health class, riders, billing, and conversion make a policy worth keeping.
7 min read
Sep 03
Term Conversion: When Upgrading Makes Sense and When to Pass

Term Conversion: When Upgrading Makes Sense and When to Pass

Thinking about term conversion? See when it’s smart, when to skip, and how partial conversion creates lifetime coverage without blowing your budget.
7 min read
Aug 29
Term vs. Whole Life: Straight Talk for Real Budgets

Term vs. Whole Life: Straight Talk for Real Budgets

I compare term vs whole life for real budgets—cost, timeline, riders, and a simple blend that you can keep without stress.
6 min read
Aug 28
The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Life Insurance

The Biggest Mistakes People Make With Life Insurance

I flag costly life insurance mistakes—term length, amount, riders, underwriting, beneficiaries—and shows simple fixes you can use today.
6 min read
Aug 27
How Much Coverage Do You Need? A Simple, No-Fluff Formula

How Much Coverage Do You Need? A Simple, No-Fluff Formula

My simple formula: income years + debts + kids + final costs − savings − current coverage. Pick the right term and feel confident.
5 min read