How should I distribute my life insurance?

How should I distribute my life insurance?

For example, if you name your spouse, child and a local charity as primary beneficiaries, you might allocate 50% to your spouse, 30% to your child and 20% to the charity. No matter how you divide a life insurance payout among beneficiaries, the percentages must add up to 100%.

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