How much life insurance do you need?
The following table will help calculate your life insurance needs:
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Living Costs Day-to-day Living Expenses (use 75% of current net income) $ annually x years Child Care Expenses $ annually x years Education Spending $ annually x years Major Purchases (car, home repairs) $ annually x years Estate and Funeral Expenses Total Living Costs (A) |
= $
= +
= +
= + = + = $ |
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Available Resources Cash and Savings Retirement Savings (IRA, 401(k), etc.) Stocks and Bonds (at current market value) Spouse Income (multiply by 60%) $ annually x years Other Assets Total Available Resources (B) |
= $ = + = +
= + = + = $ |
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Life Insurance Need Total Living Costs (A) Less Total Available Resources (B) Equals Life Insurance Need |
= $ (A) - $ (B) = $ |