life insurance

I want to buy a life insurance but I do not know how to chooce one. I am 53 years. Can you suggest the insurance that I need.

Thank you

SAVAGE SAYS:Why do you want to buy life insurance?  Who would be the beneficiary –the person who gets the money when you die?  How old is the beneficiary, and how long would he/she need this coverage on your life?  Are you in good health?  Write back with the answers and I can point you in the right direction.  Or go to www.TIAACREF.org — and read the series of columns I just posted there, which will give you some perspective on your question.