There is a spreadsheet included with this book [1] that helps you figure out how much life insurance to get your non-working spouse. We signed up for private t

There is a spreadsheet included with this book [1] that helps you figure out how much life insurance to get your non-working spouse. We signed up for private term life - it was substantially less expensive than my employer's optional term life plan. Plus it's decoupled from whatever job you happen to hold at the time! [1] http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Financial-Plan-Balancing/dp/1118073533 http://www.amazon.com/The-Ultimate-Financial-Plan-Balancing/...