How Much Life Insurance Cover Do I Need?

How much life insurance do I need? Read on to find out the ways you can determine the amount of life insurance cover that you actually need.

Your goal should be to develop a life insurance plan that compensates your family for the loss of your income after your death. There are two ways to determine how much life insurance you may need.

1.    Calculate replacement income

2.    Survivor needs analysis

Calculate the replacement income need.

 This method helps to determine the financial contribution you will make to your family from now until you retire. This amount helps determining how much life insurance you will need when choosing life insurance. It calculates more than just replacing your income, as it also takes into account everything you provide to your family, including:

• Salary
• Benefits/ health insurance
• Retirement savings
• Personal services you perform for your family, such as childcare, cooking, home maintenance
• Your personal consumption – annual spending on personal needs, such as food, clothing, entertainment

Survivor needs analysis.

This method calculates the amount of income that is needed for your surviving spouse and children to maintain their desired level lifestyle. Your family’s needs are then compared to their assets, existing life insurance and other income sources to determine any additional life insurance requirements. An insurance agent or financial advisor can help you determine an accurate figure and choose appropriate coverage.

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