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Life Insurance Needs Calculator

Uses the DIME method (Debt, Income, Mortgage, Education) to estimate how much life insurance coverage a household may need.

What this calculator does not do

This tool will never generate a real premium quote, bind coverage, or replace advice from a licensed insurance professional. Any number it produces is an illustrative estimate based on a disclosed methodology, intended to help you understand your options before you compare real providers.

Editorial default is 10 years — adjust to your household's needs.

Funeral and estate-settlement costs.

Employer + individual policies combined.

For household-need context only — not added to the formula below.

This calculator never binds coverage. The next step simply shows real, licensed providers you can compare.

Next step: compare term vs. whole life using this coverage number.

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