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How much life insurance do you need?

By Insuregear · 5 min read · Updated June 18, 2026

Two common approaches: the income-multiple rule (roughly 10–15× your annual income) and the needs-based method (add up debts, future income replacement, education, and final expenses, then subtract savings).

Insuregear tip: Buy enough to pay off the mortgage, replace your income for the years it's needed, and fund big future costs like college.

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