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Personal Narrative: My Term Life Insurance

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“Mr. White, we’ve approved your term life insurance application. You may want to check with a financial advisor about other retirement planning needs,” suggested the persistent insurance salesman who always cocked his head when I questioned his advice.

“Thanks Aidan, will do!” I said, using my standard reply when I wanted to exit a conversation.

Having turned 45 a few months ago, it was time to ask my father about family finances, inheritance and possible off-shore bank accounts so that I could properly plan for my family’s future.

My wife usually has an inside glimpse into how questions will be received by my ‘old school, very old school’ father. “Hey honey, I’ve been putting off asking dad about his financial plans for us, so I’m

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