If people depend on your income, life insurance moves from "should do" to "must do." For Missouri parents, the good news is that buying early — while you're young and healthy — is exactly when coverage is most affordable.
How much coverage do Missouri parents need?
Enough to replace income, pay off the mortgage, clear debts, and fund future costs like childcare and college. A common starting point is 10–15× your income — work it out with our coverage guide.
Term is usually the right foundation
A 20- or 30-year term policy covers the years your kids are dependent and your mortgage is largest — for a fraction of the cost of permanent insurance.
Insure both parents
The income-earner is obvious, but a stay-at-home parent provides childcare and household work that would be costly to replace. Coverage on both is smart.
Add living benefits
Many term policies now include living benefits that let you access part of the benefit if you're diagnosed with a serious illness — valuable protection at little or no extra cost.
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