How much life insurance is enough

Life insurance is a personal decision you make to support your family. When it comes to how much life insurance is enough, one person’s enough won’t be the same as another person’s. It is a personal decision you can get help with from your local independent agent. At Homeowners Insurance Group in Scottsdale, AZ, we use our access to a wide selection of carriers to provide our customers with the best coverage at the most affordable prices. 

If you are a young, single renter with few commitments and no one who depends on you for support, your need for life insurance is pretty minimal. However, at this point in your life, you have the advantage of age and good health, and it is not a bad time to consider buying life insurance as an investment in your future. 

As your life gets more complex and you take on additional responsibilities, the need for life insurance rises exponentially. You may be the recipient of life insurance as part of your employment benefits package. This amount is just a bonus unless you stay with this employer for your entire working career, which is highly unlikely. You can’t count on it. You need to have the necessary coverage on your own. If you have a spouse and children, that can be as much as 10 years of your income. You want to make sure they can maintain their current lifestyle and plan for educational needs. 

After you retire, you may find your need for insurance is not as high as when you had more demands on your income. At this point, you have options about what to do to make sure you are covered but not over-covered.  

Contact Homeowners Insurance Group in Scottsdale, AZ, when you have questions about your life insurance coverage.