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Everyone could likely use life insurance at some point, but did you know that one in two Americans will need prolonged medical and personal assistance at some point in their lives as well? That's a fifty percent chance! With those odds, plus the very high costs of long-term care, the best time to think about helping protect your loved ones and your future is now.

State Farm Insurance® began selling life insurance more than 75 years ago in April 1929. Today, State Farm® has over 7 million life insurance and annuity policies in force.

Cell phone units that allow the hands to be free offer no safety advantage over hand-held units.

Some insurers increase premiums for cars that have higher rates of damage or occupant injury. And cars that do better in safety tests? They're more likely to get you lower rates.