The Moment I Realized I Needed Life Insurance

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By OpenBook Financials

…That could’ve been me.

I used to think life insurance was something you get later.
Later, when you're older. Later, when you're married. Later, when life slows down.
But life didn’t wait. And neither did the reality check.

It happened on a regular Tuesday.
I got a call from a friend — she’d just lost her partner, my friend in a tragic accident.
They had two young kids. No savings. No insurance.

I remember the silence on the phone, the kind that says:
"I don’t know what we’re going to do."

That night, I sat in my car after work and cried.
Because I realized… that could’ve been me.

The Truth I Faced

I had no backup plan.
No policy. No will.
Not even a clear answer to:
“What would happen to the people I love if I wasn’t here?”

That was the moment something shifted.
Not because I was afraid —
but because I wanted to take care of the people I love,
even when I couldn’t be there myself.

It’s Not Just About Death. It’s About Peace.

Life insurance isn’t just for the worst-case scenario.

It’s about knowing your kids could keep their home.
It’s about giving your spouse time to grieve without worrying about bills.
It’s about leaving a legacy — not a mess.

It’s protection.
It’s love in action.

If You’ve Been Putting It Off… You’re Not Alone

Most people delay getting life insurance because it feels confusing, expensive, or distant.

I get it — I did too.

But the truth is:

The earlier you get it, the easier (and more affordable) it is.

There’s no better time than now to start protecting what matters most.

Let’s Talk — No Pressure, Just Clarity

If this post stirred something in you —
if you’ve been meaning to get coverage but didn’t know where to start — We’re here.

At OpenBook Financials, we believe in honest, pressure-free guidance that meets you where you are.

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Because the best time to protect your future… is before you need to.