How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?

Planning to meet the financial needs of your beneficiaries is one of the most important and fundamental steps in creating a sound financial plan for you and your family. This step may require the purchase of a life insurance policy to help meet your family's need if your untimely death cuts your earnings potential short.
Age, Income and Assumptions
Current annual income ($) 
Spouse's annual income (if applicable) ($) 
Spouse's current age (if applicable) 
Spouse's desired retirement age (if applicable) 
Investment return (%) 
Anticipated inflation rate (%)help
Immediate Cash Needs
Funeral expenses ($) 
Final expenses ($) 
Mortgage balance ($) 
Other debts ($) 
Long-Term Income Needs
Desired annual income needs
(typically 70-80% of current combined income) ($)
 
Number of years income is needed 
College needs ($)help
Available Resources
Investment assets ($) 
Existing life insurance ($) 
Include Social Security benefits?help
Age of oldest child under 18 
Age of second child under 18 
Age of third child under 18 
Age of fourth child under 18 
   
No bank guarantee • Not a deposit • Not FDIC/NCUA insured
May lose value • Not insured by any federal government agency

The results and explanations generated by this calculator may vary due to user input and assumptions. Pacific Life does not guarantee the accuracy of the calculations, results, explanations, nor applicability to your specific situation. We recommend that you use this calculator as a guideline only and ultimately seek the guidance of an experienced professional. CalcXML, the provider of this information and interactive calculator, is an independent third-party and is not affiliated with Pacific Life.

Pacific Life refers to Pacific Life Insurance Company and its affiliates, including Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Insurance products are issued by Pacific Life Insurance Company in all states except New York and in New York by Pacific Life & Annuity Company. Product availability and features may vary by state. Each insurance company is solely responsible for the financial obligations accruing under the products it issues. Insurance products and their guarantees, including optional benefits and any fixed subaccount crediting rates, are backed by the financial strength and claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Look to the strength of the life insurance company with regard to such guarantees as these guarantees are not backed by the broker-dealer, insurance agency or their affiliates from which this product is purchased. Neither these entities nor their representatives make any representation or assurance regarding the claims-paying ability of the life insurance company. Neither Pacific Life nor their representatives offer legal or tax advice.

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