The Informed Dollar

How much life insurance does your family actually need?

Answer a few questions to see what your family would need if your income stopped, and how much of that you’ve already covered. The example numbers are placeholders — swap in your own.

Your income
$
years
Often until your youngest finishes school
Your home and debts
$
years
$
Car loans, credit cards, student loans
$
Funeral and end-of-life costs
Your kids
2
$
What you already have
$
Policies in your own name
$
Often 1–2× your salary
$
Not counting retirement accounts

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Enter a few details to see prices from top-rated carriers. If you find one that fits, you can apply right here. Available if you live in CA, CT, MA, NJ or WA.

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