For example, if you earn $50,000 per year, you'd get a life insurance policy with a $500,000 death benefit. Some adjust this to be a 15x rule, multiplying their annual income by 15 instead of 10.

You can't take it with you, but the right life insurance policy will make sure you leave enough behind. This valuable financial tool lets you support your dependents in the event of your death, but ...

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Getting life insurance can be a daunting task - we take a look at six common questions including whether your family will ...