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    Protecting people like you: The coverage choices your peers are making

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    Whether you’re looking to buy life insurance for the first time or thinking about adding a bit more protection, knowing just “how much” you need can be challenging. Everyone’s specific situation, family, health and lifestyle is different.

     

    The absolute best way to figure out the exact amount needed is to talk with an Insurance Professional. In the meantime, though, you can get a helpful “baseline” by taking a look at someone in a similar life stage. The following coverage snapshots are for illustrative purposes only.

    Homeowners with a mortgage

    Juggling competing priorities of day-to-day expenses with an eye to longer-term financial goals and needs.
     

    a young boy and his parents laughing on a bed together

    Salary: $50-100k
    Age: 25-40
    Married: Yes
    Dependents: 1
    Suggested coverage: $1M-$1.25M
    Suggested term: 15-30 years

    Types of things to cover:
    ✓
       Loss of income
    ✓   30 year mortgage
    ✓   Childcare expenses
    ✓   Funeral expenses

    Young family

    Everyone tells new parents “they grow up so fast.” That’s actually code for “it’s never too soon to start planning.”
     

    A woman holding her baby while her parter smiles at them

    Salary: $35-75k
    Age: 25-34
    Married: Yes
    Dependents: 1
    Suggested coverage: $750k-$1M 
    Suggested term: 25-30 years

    Types of things to cover:
    ✓
       Loss of income
    ✓   Childcare expenses
    ✓   Child's college tuition
    ✓   Funeral expenses

    Head of household planning ahead

    Before you know it, you’ll be “empty nesters.” This might be a good time to focus on your nest egg.
     

    A father and his daughter doing dishes together in the kitchen

    Salary: $75-150k
    Age: 34-54
    Married: Yes
    Dependents: 2
    Suggested coverage: $1.5-$2M
    Suggested term: 10-25 years

    Types of things to cover:
    ✓
       Loss of income
    ✓   Mortgage
    ✓   2x college tuition
    ✓   Retirement distribution

    Parents balancing caring for their children and their parents

    Caring for your dependents can be stressful. Remember, you’re not alone.
     

    A young boy, his mother and his grandmother reading together on a couch

    Salary: $75-125k
    Age: 40-55
    Married: Yes
    Dependents: 2 children, 1 live-in aging parent
    Suggested coverage: $1.25-$2M
    Suggested term: 15-20 yr

    Types of things to cover:
    ✓
       Loss of income
    ✓   Mortgage
    ✓   College tuition
    ✓   In-home elder care

    Ready to find out how much life insurance coverage you need? 

    Now that you’ve seen how your peers are protecting their family’s future, maybe you’d like to know how much coverage you and your family may need. Calculate your coverage now.

     

     

     

     

     

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    Financial planning and investment advice provided by John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC (“JHPFS”), an SEC registered investment adviser. Investments: not FDIC insured – No Bank Guarantee – May Lose Value. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Diversified portfolios and asset allocation do not guarantee profit or protect against loss. Nothing on this site should be construed to be an offer, solicitation of an offer, or recommendation to buy or sell any security. Before investing, consider your investment objectives and JHPFS’s fees. JHPFS does not provide legal or tax advice and investors should consult with their personal legal and tax advisors prior to purchasing a financial plan or making any investment.

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