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How much life insurance do you need?

March 8, 2016

Your savings and insurance:

Current savings: $150,000
Other investments: $60,000
Existing life insurance coverage: $100,000

Your liabilities and expected expenses:

Current mortgage amount: $60,000
Other loans and debts: $10,000
Child education expenses: $50,000
Funeral expenses: $10,000
Other expenses: $10,000

your desired replacement income:

Current income (after taxes): $60,000/year
Desired income for survivors: 8%
Duration of income for survivors: 5 years
Total life insurance needed:
$223,010
Existing life insurance coverage:
$100,000
Additional life insurance needed:
$123,010
Did you know that by increasing your life insurance coverage to $399,305 your family will be covered for 10 years? That's 5 years longer.

EXPLORE YOUR REPLACEMENT INCOME OPTIONS:

Existing life insurance coverage: $100,000


Additional life insurance needed

See what happens if you change your desired annual income for survivors or duration
Desired annual income for survivors: $51,000
Duration of income for survivors: 8 years
An additional $339,205 of life insurance coverage is needed to provide your surviving family members with replacement income of $51,000/year for 10 years.

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Assumptions:

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    This tool assumes an inflation rate of 2% and an annual expected rate of return of 4%.
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    Assume interest is compounded annually.
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    Assume income is to be paid at the start of each year.
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    This demonstration tool is presented for information purposes only. The figures are not guaranteed, as they are based on assumptions that are certain to change.