Estimate recommended life insurance coverage using the income replacement method.
Recommended Coverage
$1,000,000
Income Replacement
$750,000
Total Obligations
$300,000
What Is the Life Insurance Calculator?
Calculate exactly how much life insurance coverage you need based on your income, debts, dependents, and financial goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much life insurance do I need?+
A common rule of thumb is 10-15 times your income, but a better approach is to calculate your needs: outstanding debts (mortgage, loans) + future expenses (college, living costs) - existing resources (savings, current coverage). The difference is the coverage you need.
What is the difference between term and whole life insurance?+
Term life provides a death benefit for a specific period (10-30 years) and is cheaper. Whole life covers you for your entire life and builds cash value, but premiums are 5-10 times higher. Most people only need term life.
How are life insurance premiums calculated?+
Premiums are based on age, health, coverage amount, policy type, and habits (smokers pay more). Younger, healthier individuals get lower rates. With term life, rates are locked in for the duration of the policy.
Do I need life insurance through work?+
Employer-provided coverage is usually insufficient (often only 1-2 times your income). If you have dependents, add an individual policy to cover the gap. Individual policies stay with you when you change jobs.