Question 48 in 100 Insurance Questions in 100 Days Video Series https://youtu.be/R8Jr9gqE9ro One rule of thumb is that you should have $50,000 in coverage for every year you have left to work. If you are married, or have children, or both, then consider a term policy. Don't get too caught up in whole life or universal life for now as securing a term policy is the least expensive for the most death benefit.