How Much Should I Get Life Insurance For? 
It depends . There are different rules of thumb such as 10 times your annual salary . I find that rules of thumb do n't necessarily work . The number depends on your situation , the needs you 'd leave behind if you were n't there . If you 're married especially with kids , you want to leave enough behind for them to go on like you would have wanted them to or the way they would have gone on if you were around . So , there 's no easy answer . Find a qualified agent that will help you figure out how much . We have a retirement planning software that breaks it down to a pretty accurate figure . Hope this helps . 