DIME Method & Rule of 100 Guide

These tools give workshop guests a rough starting point for protection and secure-account conversations. They are educational estimates only.

Interactive client worksheet

Enter numbers in the gold cells. Totals, discretionary income, and savings targets update automatically.

Financial Lifestyle Strategy

The six steps toward reaching your financial goals

Step 1Increase Cash Flow

Earn additional income
Manage expenses

Step 2Manage Debt

Strive to eliminate credit card debt
Consolidate debt

Step 3Long-Term Planning

Focus on long-term planning
Outpace inflation and reduce taxation

Step 4Proper Protection

Protect against loss of income
Protect family assets

Step 5Emergency Fund

Save at least 3-6 months of income
Prepare for emergency expenses

Step 6Additional Services

Long-term care and disability

Client Information

Top Financial Goals

Rate each goal from 1 least important to 10 most important.

401K / 403B / IRA

OwnerEmployer MatchInvestment Name / TypeRORBalanceMonthly Contribution
Total$0$0

Manage Debt

TypeLenderBalanceInterest RateMonthly Payment
Mortgage / Rent
Auto Loan
Student Loan
Credit Card
Personal / Other
Total$0$0

Emergency Fund

Type of SavingsBalanceMonthly Contribution
Savings Account
Checking Account
Bank CD
Money Market
Total$0$0

Income

IncomeClientSpouse
Current Annual Income
Monthly Income$0$0
Bonus Commission
Total Monthly Income$0

Expenses (Monthly Breakdown)

Mortgage / Rent
Food
Property Insurance / Taxes
Auto Insurance
Auto Gas & Maintenance
Utilities
Cable / Internet
Phone / Cell Phone
Entertainment
Other
Total Expenses$0
Discretionary Income$0

Protection Planning

Total current life insurance $0

Next Appointment & Notes

Comfortable monthly savings:

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Estimate how much life insurance protection may be needed.

DIME stands for Debt, Income, Mortgage, and Education.

Estimated life insurance gap$0
Estimated protection need$0
  • Debt$0
  • Income x 10$0
  • Mortgage$0
  • Education$0
  • Current coverage$0
Retirement Income Plan
Social Security • Pension • Annuities
DebtCar PaymentMortgageChild EducationBillsMonthly Expenses
Life Insurance Foundation
Build the foundation before planning the roof.

A strong financial life strategy starts with protection. Once the foundation is reviewed, retirement income tools can be discussed with more clarity.

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