How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?

Protecting Your Loved Ones With Life Insurance

Life insurance is one of the smartest ways to protect the people you love. But many families are unsure how much coverage they really need. Is $100,000 enough? What about $1 million?

The answer? It depends, because your needs are unique.

At Veracity LD, we help individuals and families determine the right amount of life insurance — based on lifestyle, dependents, debt, income, and long-term goals.


 

The right life insurance coverage isn’t one-size-fits-all , it’s custom-built for your life, your family, and your future.

Dr. Hillary Aza

Why Life Insurance Needs Are Personal

Your life insurance coverage should reflect your life. Are you single with no kids? Married with a mortgage? A parent of four with college-bound kids?

Everyone’s situation is different. That’s why choosing an arbitrary number without a strategy may leave your loved ones unprotected.

Your policy should provide enough to:

  • Replace lost income

  • Pay off major debts (like mortgages, car loans)

  • Cover funeral costs and medical bills

  • Fund your children’s education

  • Protect your partner’s or spouse’s lifestyle

  • Leave a legacy for your family or community

A Simple Formula to Get Started

One popular rule of thumb is to purchase 10 to 12 times your annual income in life insurance. So if you earn $60,000 a year, that could mean $600,000–$720,000 in coverage.

But this is just a starting point. You may need more (or less) depending on:

  • Your savings and assets

  • Existing debts

  • Dependents and their ages

  • Whether your spouse works or relies on your income

  • Future plans like college, retirement, or business


Review & Update Regularly

Life changes — and so should your coverage. If you’ve recently:

  • Gotten married or divorced

  • Had a baby

  • Bought a house

  • Changed jobs

  • Started a business

…it’s time to review your policy. Your insurance needs grow as your responsibilities grow.

We Help You Do the Math

Don’t leave your family’s future up to guesswork. At Veracity LD, we offer a free Financial Needs Analysis to help you calculate the right amount of life insurance based on your specific goals, income, and lifestyle.

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