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How you know how much life insurance to buy.
If you’re not sure how much life insurance you need, you’re not alone. On one hand, it’s important to buy enough coverage so your family is taken care of. On the other hand, you don’t want to pay for insurance you may not need. Before you select a policy, ask yourself some of the questions below. Then, use one of our life insurance calculators to get a ballpark idea of how much life insurance to add to your personal safety net.

If you’re wondering how much life insurance to apply for, here are a few things to think about:

Still wondering how much life insurance you need?
We can help you get an idea of how much life insurance you’ll need with our life insurance calculators.

Talk to us—or learn more on your own.
A MetLife Representative can tell you more precisely how much life insurance you need—and how much it will cost. So talk to us. We’ll answer all your questions. If you’d like, we can have a MetLife Representative contact you or we can help you find a MetLife Office. You can also learn more about Term Life Insurance and Permanent Life Insurance on your own.