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Is 78 too old to buy life insurance?

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Answered Oct 13, 2026
Being 78 years old is not too old to buy life insurance, though options become more limited and premium rates are significantly higher due to advanced actuarial mortality risks. While traditional 20-year term policies are generally unavailable at this age, seniors can successfully purchase final expense insurance (burial insurance), simplified issue whole life policies, or specialized senior term plans designed to cover funeral expenses and leave modest inheritances.
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