Summary Of A Look At Life Insurance For The Military By Jay Macdonald

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According to “A Look at Life Insurance for the Military,” by Jay MacDonald, ever military member has a benefit for themselves but also for his or her family. The benefit is the “Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance,” which is given to every military member who qualifies as low income receives this insurance. As a matter of fact, every qualification candidate receive an automatic $400,000 life insurance. Also, the downside is the he or she will receive a deduction of “$27 every month” from their paycheck due to the amount of life insurance given to them. The amount of money for life insurance seems like it is enough for a single individual even with a deduction. But, think about the sacrifices from each service members of what they are doing

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