How Much Life Insurance Do I Need? The Miller Family’s Story

Illustration of Mike and Sarah Miller working together at their kitchen table to figure out how much life insurance they need.

Mike and Sarah sat at their kitchen table, a fresh pot of coffee between them. They’d conquered the “Term vs. Whole” life insurance debate and felt victorious. However, staring at an online quote form, a single blank box mocked them: “Coverage Amount.” A cursor blinked, waiting for an answer they didn’t have. “I have no … Read more

Do We Need Life Insurance? The Millers’ Big Decision

An elegant, deep blue shield with a soft gold trim protectively standing in front of a small, minimalist white house on a sage green ground, symbolizing financial security and insurance.

It was 9 p.m. on a Tuesday. The kids were asleep, the dishwasher was humming, and a mountain of unfolded laundry sat patiently in its basket. Mike Miller, the family’s 40-year-old main breadwinner, was staring at their monthly mortgage statement. The number wasn’t a surprise, but tonight, it felt heavier. He looked at his wife, Sarah, a 39-year-old … Read more