How much life insurance should you have on your spouse?

How much life insurance should you have on your spouse?

How Much Life Insurance Do Married Couples Need? We recommend getting 10–12 times your annual salary. If you die, your spouse will take the lump sum they receive and invest that amount into mutual funds that average at least 10% growth. The interest your family takes out each year would cover your annual salary.

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