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  Feb
  2010

• How Much Term Life Insurance do I Need?

  
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Once you have decided to make the sound investment of buying term life insurance to support your family in the event of a tragedy, you will need to ask yourself a series of questions to find the right policy. One of those questions is "how much term life insurance coverage do I need?" Figuring this out is critical, as it will play a significant role in your family's future financial well-being.

To answer this question, the first thing you will want to do is review your monthly expenses. Total up all of your bills if you haven't done so already and determine what amount is needed each month to pay for your bills and still have a bit of money left over in case of an emergency. This will help give you an idea of how much money your family will need to live suitably without your income available.

Next, figure out what sorts of assets will be at your family's disposal should you pass away. Does your spouse work full or part time? If so, what is their monthly income? Are there other assets that can be leveraged, such as additional life insurance policies (often your employer will provide a life insurance policy to your family)? These can help ease the financial burden felt by your family.

Once you know how much money your family needs and how much will likely be available to them, you can use term life insurance to balance out the remainder. Remember, you'll want to make sure that your family not only has enough money to easily pay the bills each month but also to cover for additional unforeseen expenses. Health issues, auto problems, and home repairs can often set a family back financially if you're not prepared for them. Make sure your term life insurance policy will protect your family in all circumstances.