Insurance / Insurance Planning
Life Insurance Needs Calculator (Income Replacement)
Credit cards, car loans, etc.
Typical: $10,000-$20,000
Existing Coverage
About Life Insurance Needs Calculation
Formula: Total Need = (Income × Years) + Mortgage + Debts + Funeral + (Education × Children)
Coverage Gap = Total Need - (Current Insurance + Savings)
Income replacement methods: This calculator uses a simple multiplier approach. More sophisticated methods include:
- DIME method: Debt + Income + Mortgage + Education
- Human Life Value: Present value of future earnings
- Needs Analysis: Detailed budget-based approach
See Also
Other calculators in Insurance Planning