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Determining Life Insurance Needs

Providing for the financial needs of dependents is the primary goal of a life insurance program. Comparing policy types, coverage amounts, and other provisions will help you meet this financial purpose.

Your Short-Term Financial Planning ActivitiesResources
1. Determine life insurance needs for your current life situation.PFP Sheet 53
www.life-line.org
www.quicken.com/insurance
http://moneycentral.msn.com
www.finaid.org/calculators/
2. Compare rates and coverages for different life insurance policies and companies.PFP Sheet 54
http://personalinsure.about.com
www.quickquote.com
www.insure.com
www.accuquote.com
3. Evaluate the use of annuities in your financial plan.www.annuities.com
http://invest-faq.com
www.sec.gov
Your Long-Term Financial Planning Activities
1. Identify information sources to monitor changes in life insurance coverages and costs offered by life insurance companies.www.life-line.org
2. Develop a plan for reassessing life insurance needs as family and household situations change.Text pages 373–378
www.insurance.com







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