Life Insurance Costs for 55 Year Olds (Men and Women)
Men and women 55 years of age can still get affordable rates on life insurance.
Keep in mind, at fifty five you may not be able to buy a cheap 30 year term policy, but a ten or twenty year is very possible, and still fairly cheap.
Life Insurance Policy Amounts:
Getting good rates on a life insurance policy at age 55 will depend on your present health, if you had had any serious health issues (e.g. cancer, heart attack), if you smoke or use tobacco products, and if you engage in any risky behaviors.
There are many reasons why a person at age fifty five (man or woman) needs life insurance. Maybe they need to make sure their children's college education gets paid if they die; make sure their spouse is left with money to pay the mortgage on the family home; pay for their debts; and if the spouse does have an income, make sure the family keeps the same level of living they are accustomed to.
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How Much Life Insurance Should a 55 Year Old Get?
How much you will need in coverage will depend on the reasons mentioned above. You'll have to figure it out yourself. Only you know your personal details. You can use a handy life insurance calculator like this one.
Usually, it's recommended that you get a policy death benefit 5 to 10 times your yearly household income. But, this is not always feasible and can cost a lot. So, decide on an amount that you and your spouse feels comfortable with. It's better to be over-insured than under-insured.
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Example of average costs for a 55 year old man in good health, and non-smoker:
| Policy Term | $50,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 10-Year | $23.53 | $25.94 | $52.05 | $93.78 | $163.98 |
| 20-Year | $32.00 | $45.73 | $88.65 | $161.99 | $306.73 |
| 30-Year | $64.25 | $82.70 | $164.45 | $322.92 | $637.22 |
Example average male rates as off 12/03/2024 - your exact monthly premiums will most likely be different.
Average costs for a 55 year old woman in good health, and non-smoker:
| Policy Term | $50,000 | $100,000 | $250,000 | $500,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 10-Year | $17.50 | $19.20 | $38.42 | $69.71 | $125.55 |
| 20-Year | $23.93 | $31.25 | $63.42 | $114.05 | $219.54 |
| 30-Year | $51.99 | $66.45 | $117.00 | $224.89 | $412.74 |
Example female life insurance rates as off 12/03/2024 - your exact monthly premiums will most likely be different.