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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