At what age??

[tinytim]

I know that life assurance is important for those you leave behind. I want to start getting it but with cash being tight I do not know if now would be a good time. At what age is it a must to get life assurance?

[greenknight]

Look at the link at the top of this thread. You might be able to get some coverage for free for now and then you can get more you can pay for later. If you are 40 and do not have it you need to get it.

[nzgst]

If you've got a wife, or children then it is a must I would say. Also if you are young and have a poor family (parents) it's a good idea too. It's not that much, I had a policy with the National Bank for 6 years since I was 20. Worked out to be 50c a day for $80K cover which would make a big difference. Funnily enough I got a letter from them the other day regarding the GST increase.