How much should I put on my life insurance?
The amount your loved ones would receive if anything should happen to you before your policy expires. Rule of thumb: Most financial planners recommend an amount 10-15x your current income. Life insurance rates are influenced by a number of factors, but your health has the biggest impact on the final cost.
How much is a life insurance policy usually?
The average cost of life insurance is $26 a month. This is based on data provided by Quotacy for a 40-year-old buying a 20-year, $500,000 term life policy, which is the most common term length and amount sold.