“How much protection do I need?”

Start by assessing your income and expenses. How much cash would you need to cover your basic daily living costs like the mortgage, groceries, car payments, student loan debts, and so on? Most people are advised to cover 60 percent of their normal income. Next, how long you could go without a paycheck? Do you have enough savings to cover you for three months?

Use our calculator to figure out your costs.

Use our Personal Financial Security Plan to build your strategy.