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Sep 23, 2024

In this episode, Ryan Burklo and Alex Collins discuss the importance of life insurance and how it can protect your family's financial future. They emphasize the need to consider how much life insurance to get based on the number of years of income you want to replace. The hosts use a hypothetical scenario to demonstrate the impact of life insurance on a couple's financial situation. They show that without adequate life insurance coverage, the surviving spouse may face a significant reduction in their standard of living. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to evaluate their own life insurance coverage and consider their family's financial needs.

Takeaways

Life insurance is essential for protecting your family's financial future
Consider how many years of income you want to replace when determining the amount of life insurance coverage you need
Without adequate life insurance, the surviving spouse may face a significant reduction in their standard of living
Evaluate your life insurance coverage regularly to ensure it aligns with your family's financial needs

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back
03:05 What Are You Drinking?
05:18 The Replacement of Income
08:03 Calculating the Potential Retirement Savings
13:09 The Impact of Inadequate Life Insurance
16:06 Considering Market Rates of Return
23:04 Taking Action: Evaluating Your Life Insurance Coverage