Mary, who is married and the mother of three, is 35 years and expects to work until 75. She earns $55,000 per year. Mary expects inflation to be 3% over her working life, and the appropriate risk-free discount rate is 5%. Her personal consumption is equal to 27% of her after-tax earnings, and her combined federal and state marginal tax bracket is 15%.

1) What is the amount of life insurance necessary for Mary using the Human Life Value method?

2) What if Mary works until 70? What would be the amount of life insurance necessary for her?

3) What is the amount of life insurance necessary for Mary using the Capitalization of Earnings method if she works until 75?

4) What is the amount of life insurance necessary for Mary using the Capitalization of Earnings method if she works until 70?