00:00For a 60-year-old man, a $500,000 life insurance policy can cost roughly $100 to $400 plus per
00:07month for term coverage, depending mainly on the term, health, and smoking status.
00:12Current 2026 rate data shows that a healthy, non-smoking applicant could expect approximately 10-year term, about $109 to
00:21$227 per month, $1,308 to $2,724 per year,
00:28depending on underwriting and insurer.
00:3115-year term, roughly $168 to $296 per month in current rate examples.
00:3820-year term, around $199 to $395 per month, with some rate engines showing approximately $228 per month for a
00:48preferred health applicant and $358 per month for standard health.
00:53Whole life, dramatically more expensive.
00:55One 2026 rate table estimates about $1,500 per month for a $500,000 whole life policy for a preferred
01:04health, non-smoking 60-year-old man.
01:06The actual premium can change substantially according to location, medical history, BMI, tobacco-slash-nicotine use, coverage term, and insurer
01:16underwriting.
01:16For example, current data indicates that a 60-year-old male in poorer health can pay about $447 per month
01:24for a 20-year, $500,000 term policy, versus roughly $395 per month in average health.
01:32These figures are U.S.-based 2026 estimates, not guaranteed quotes.
01:37Practically, a healthy non-smoker should compare quotes from multiple insurers and consider whether 10, 15, or 20 years is
01:45actually needed before choosing $500,000 of coverage.
01:49Finally, remember that everything we discussed today is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
01:57Good luck to everyone, and see you in the next video.