How much life insurance you need are depends on Basic Factors like:

1. Time Left until Retirement – Many peoples’ biggest asset is their ability to work and earn income.  Since most breadwinners purchase life insurance to replace that lost income in an unexpected death, you should consider how long you need to or plan to work.  If you only plan working another 10 years, you may not need more than 10 years of life insurance coverage, and so on.
2. Spouse’s Income Potential - If your spouse does ...