Sarah Is Using the Needs Approach to Determine How Much

question 38

Multiple Choice

Sarah is using the needs approach to determine how much life insurance to buy.Her cash needs are $30,000;her income needs are $140,000;and special needs are $100,000.Sarah has the following assets: $20,000 in bank accounts,$30,000 in retirement plans,and $40,000 in investment accounts.Sarah owns no individual life insurance.She is covered by a $50,000 group life insurance policy through her employer.Based on this information,how much additional life insurance should Sarah purchase?

• A)$80,000
• B)$130,000
• C)$150,000
• D)$160,000

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