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Yes, but even more so if that makes sense.

I cancelled the life insurance policy which was automatically included in my retirement savings several years ago. I don't have any debt (even my mobile phone is pre-paid) so life insurance is basically a massive bet on me dying with no real upside.

Again, YMMV and some people consider it a worthwhile investment. Just trying to contribute my point of view to the discussion.



Out of curiosity, and this may be a little too personal, but do you have any dependents at all?

For me, at least, the upside is that when I die my wife and kids are going to be well and truly debt free.

On the other hand, if we were already debt free, or I didn't have those dependents, then that would probably change my outlook on the policy, for sure.




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