Retirement and Other Insurance Concepts

A planner totals a family's final expenses, mortgage balance, and income needs, then subtracts savings and Social Security benefits. Which method is being used?

Answer and explanation
Answer: C. The needs approach itemizes cash needs and continuing income needs, then subtracts existing assets and benefits. The remaining gap is the amount of life insurance required.Source: NAIC Life Insurance Buyer's Guide — How much life insurance do you need: the needs approach

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