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Once you have decided what type of life insurance you need, the next question that arises is how much coverage you would require. Ultimately a personal decision, there are some guidelines you can follow to help reach your decision. The main questions you need to ask yourself to determine how much coverage you require would be - how healthy are you and your family? Does anyone have any high risk medical problems? How much do you need to keep aside for funeral expenses and estate taxes? How much debt and mortgage payments are still pending? Do you need to save for your children's education? You will also need to factor in your family's living expenses and the financial void that will be left in your absence. You could try one of the many online calculators to estimate how much of coverage you need but it is also recommended that you get professional help before finalizing on any policy.

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Is a life insurance calculator necessary when deciding your amount of needed coverage?

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Is life insurance face amount taxable?

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Does seeing a pychologist diqualify a person from life insurance?

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Does life insurance amount depreciate as you get older?

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What is the difference between term and permanent life insurance?

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Can the executor get the amount of the life insurance policy?

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What is online life insurance?

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