Life insurance matters most on your hardest day. If something happened to you, would your family be okay?

For many Owensboro families, the hardest part isn’t buying life insurance — it’s figuring out how much is enough. Let’s simplify that with a quick, real-life approach we call the 5-Minute L.I.F.E. Method.

The 5-Minute L.I.F.E. Method

This method helps estimate coverage without spreadsheets or complicated formulas.

L — Loans & Debts

Start with what your family would still owe:

• Mortgage balance

• Auto loans

• Credit cards

• Student loans

The goal is to remove financial stress if income disappears.

I — Income Replacement

Ask yourself:

• How many years should your income be replaced?

Many families choose 5–10 years, especially during child-raising and mortgage years.

F — Final Costs

Final expenses are often overlooked, including:

• Funeral costs

• Medical bills

These commonly total $15,000–$25,000, depending on circumstances.

E — Education & Extras

Think beyond bills:

• Kids’ school or college costs

• Childcare

• Support for aging parents

This is the part that keeps life stable, not just paid.

Example — Owensboro Family of Four

Here’s what this looks like in real numbers:

• L — Loans & debts:
  Mortgage balance: $180,000

• I — Income replacement:
  $60,000 × 7 years = $420,000

• F — Final costs:
  $20,000

• E — Education & extras:
  $50,000

Estimated life insurance need:
$670,000 → rounded to $700,000

This is a planning estimate, not a guarantee. Coverage needs vary by household and goals.

Term Life vs. Whole Life — What’s the Difference?

Term life insurance covers a set period (usually 10–30 years). It’s often the most affordable option during mortgage-and-kid years.

Whole life insurance lasts your entire life and can build cash value over time.

Some Owensboro families use a blend of both, depending on long-term goals, budget, and risk tolerance.

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Life Insurance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

We slow down. We explain. We protect.

Bring your numbers, and we’ll help fine-tune coverage that fits real life in Owensboro, not a generic calculator.

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