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How much life insurance do you need?

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In general, you add up all of your debts + what you would pay for your kids' college + living expenses for your spouse and family for however many years you want to provide for them after you are gone. 10 years is a good rule of thumb depending on the age of your children. Go to lifehappens.org. They have a great calculator.

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