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Article: Life insurance basics.(Finance)
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- National Fisherman
- Article date:
- November 1, 2003
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Life insurance is an important part of any financial plan. Although a subject many people would rather avoid, it is necessity in order to provide support for your family. Here is my perspective on determining the adequate amount of coverage that you need, along with a brief overview on the types of life insurance policies available.
Determining needs
Life insurance is not supposed to create a windfall for your beneficiaries; it should be viewed as the amount of money needed to maintain their current quality of life. In essence, it replaces the value of the household cash flow lost in the event of an untimely death.
How much is enough? The amount ...