It's the most expensive sentence in financial planning. And it's the one I hear most often — usually from the people who can least afford to mean it.
I didn't get into this business from a textbook. I got in because I kept watching the same movie play out in real life — and it never has a good ending.
The details change. The outcome doesn't. Someone built something real — a business, a family, a life that other people depend on — and somewhere along the way they made a decision without realizing they were making one. The decision to not decide.
"I'll get to it" is not a plan. It's a gamble — and the house always wins.
Here are three versions of that movie. If any of them sound familiar, keep reading.
Most people assume life insurance is expensive because it feels like it should be. It isn't — at least not while you're insurable.
For around $100 a month, a healthy person in their 30s or early 40s can lock in roughly $1 million in coverage — depending on age, health, and term length.
That same coverage at 50, or after a health event, costs significantly more. Sometimes it isn't available at all.
The only catch: you have to do it while you're still insurable. That window doesn't announce when it's closing.
The risk is already there. If you've built a life or a business that depends on you, the exposure exists whether or not you've funded it. The question isn't whether you have risk. It's whether you've transferred it.
Most people don't need a complex strategy. They need to understand what's actually at risk — and what happens to the people they love if it isn't protected.
That's the conversation I have every day. Not about products. About what's actually at stake, who depends on it, and what it would take to make sure the right people are protected if the worst happens.
The owners who finally have this conversation consistently say the same thing: it was easier than I expected, it took less time than I thought, and I should have done it years ago.
The best time to act was a few years ago. The second best time is now — before the rate class you're currently in becomes a memory, or before "I'll get to it" stops being a deferral and becomes a legacy.
— Rexford Insurance Solutions
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This content is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or insurance advice. The premium illustrations referenced in this article are approximate estimates based on general market conditions and are provided for illustrative purposes only. Actual premiums will vary based on individual health, age, lifestyle, coverage amount, policy type, and the underwriting guidelines of the issuing carrier. No coverage is bound or in force based on the content of this article.
Rexford Insurance Solutions is an independent insurance brokerage. Jonathan Perles is a licensed insurance producer in the State of California, License No. 4474158. Licensing requirements and product availability vary by state. This article does not constitute a solicitation or offer to sell insurance in any jurisdiction where such activity would be unlawful.
Life insurance and business insurance planning involves complex legal, tax, and financial considerations. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, and licensed insurance professional before making any coverage or planning decisions. All scenarios described herein are illustrative in nature and do not represent guaranteed outcomes or specific client experiences.