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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]A life insurance policy that costs 200/year plus some from work is probably not going to be enough to help the surviving spouse stay in the house. Also there was a poster on this thread who talked about being disabled. You need disability insurance.[/quote]
What a crappy generalization. My company offers $50K life insurance + $20/month for 2.5x my salary, which they reimburse me for, so essentially still free. This is part of my benefits plan. Plus $15/month for disability. [/quote]

A life insurance policy worth a few hundred thousand dollars is probably not enough for income replacement. Certainly not in the OP's case if they want to continue to afford their hefty mortgage while savings for college and retirement.[/quote]

That is why its such a crappy generalization. That is a couple hundred thousand life insurance right there that is free, I'm not paying for. Then just $20/month for term insurance for another $500K. There's almost a cool mil at expense of only $20month. Which is alot of money. Might not pay off the house, but why can't the surviving spouse work to bring in some income, even if its a few years later? Kids.. tough luck b/c you just lost a parent, do well in school and hopefully you get some merit scholarship. Worst case, they can take out a loan. Their ability to go to college isn't hinged on whether or not I left them enough in my life insurance to cover tuition.

But we don't know OPs whole financial picture, his expenses or his savings. If OP has zero savings left, just kinda living paycheck to paycheck, I'll be freaking out with those numbers. I'm in the same boat as OP in terms of similar income and housing budget.. and I am not freaking out or feel like I'm pushing the limits. Maybe because I have savings and low expenses. [/quote]

PP can you take the policy with you if you change jobs or are unable to work in the future? If not, you may want to consider separate insurance in case you become uninsurable later. A $600K policy was only $20/month when I was in my mid thirties (20 year term).[/quote]

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