National Catholic Forester

National Catholic Forester 8 One of the most harrowing experiences I've ever had was during the sixth month of my pregnancy. My husband was out late, hadn't called, and I was, of course, angry at his thoughtlessness. But this very evening, he had misjudged a bend in a rural, mountain road – and plummeted off the side of it into a ravine, totaling his car. It was some time before campers found him, unconscious and with a dislocated shoulder, but otherwise uninjured. I was overwhelmed suddenly – even though my husband was going to be fine – with the prospect of managing the future costs of raising a child without him. But there was a catch to this epiphany: I was the breadwinner of the family. If I was worried about losing him, what if he lost me? I talked to an insurance agent and secured policies for both myself and him. My story could be anyone's story. And women, in particular, tend to have less life insurance coverage than men. So here's why it's a good idea to take stock: 1 Women increasingly are the primary breadwinners and even sole providers for families. Whether you're earning more than your spouse or you don't have a spouse, your income is critical to providing the most basic of needs to your family, whether that family involves kids you're raising, aging parents or a special-needs sibling you're Why It's (Super) Smart for Women to Get Life Insurance – or More of It April 7, 2017 | Helen Mosher, Life Happens Blog LIFE INSURANCE 5 Reasons

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