So you’ve made the important (and wise) decision of purchasing a life insurance policy. Good for you. But now you have another important question to ask yourself and that is how much life insurance coverage should you purchase? It is a difficult question that is different for everyone but there a few general indicators you should assess yourself by and determine from there how much life insurance coverage to purchase.

If you haven’t already purchased a life insurance policy but are interested in doing so then before you go any further you should compare life insurance quotes. The Insurance Information Institute recommends you compare quotes from at least three different providers before settling on the right life insurance coverage at the right price.

But as for the extent of life insurance coverage; here are a few tips on what should be covered with your policy:

  • Your debts – The life insurance coverage you purchase should be enough to eliminate any debts or outstanding payments for your mortgage, student loans, and credit cards. This is so your family will not have to deal with these financial obligations after your passing.
  • Multiple of income – Otherwise known as “human capitalization value,” it multiplies your annual income by between five and eight to calculate the amount of life insurance coverage you need.
  • Human life value concept – This is a little more complicated and deals with the individual’s income potential and the broader scope of impact that the loss of life causes to the individual’s loved ones.

Find The Right Balance With Your Life Insurance Coverage

Any insurance agent will tell you that it’s important not to be underinsured or to overpay for unnecessary coverage. Each individual case requires a different amount of life insurance coverage. Talk to a life insurance agent today about your current lifestyle and financial situation so they can accurately assess exactly how much life insurance coverage you need and help you start saving today.

Staff contribution: Kyle Fitzsimmons

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