How Much Do I Need?

The answer isn't really how much life insurance you need, it's how much money your family will need after you're gone.

Ask yourself:

• How much money will my family need after my death to meet immediate expenses,
  like funeral expenses and debts?
• How much money will my family need to maintain their standard of living over the long run?

Life insurance proceeds can help pay immediate expenses including uncovered medical costs, funeral expenses, final estate settlement costs, taxes and other lump-sum obligations such as outstanding debts and mortgage balances. They can also help your family cover future financial obligations like everyday living expenses, money for college or your spouse's retirement, and so much more.

But how do you know if you need $100,000, $500,000, $1 million or more? 

Calculating one's life insurance needs can actually get pretty complicated. To make it easy for you to get a general sense of your needs, check out our life insurance needs calculator. It'll walk you through the process and provide you with an estimate of your insurance needs.