Getting life insurance usually requires a medical exam so your provider gets a clearer picture of your health status. But ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

You’ve worked hard to reach a place of financial stability. Started an emergency fund. Learned how to invest. Taken on a side hustle that has made your 5-to-9 as productive as your 9-to-5. And, of ...

Having to consider life insurance can be unpleasant, but it’s essential to have a policy in place to provide a sense of financial security for your loved ones. If you are just beginning your journey ...

Buying life insurance is a major decision that requires careful planning. By asking these questions, you can ensure that you are making an informed choice. Making good choices with life insurance can ...

Applying for life insurance means answering some pretty personal questions. For example: How much do you weigh? (We’re talking the actual number, not the aspirational estimate on your driver’s license ...

There isn’t anything you wouldn’t do for your kids in this life. You’d do everything in your power to give them the very best life possible, even if that meant moving mountains. But protecting your ...

“My brothers and I are willing to split the cost of life insurance for her, if we can find a policy.” ...

Many Americans are reassessing their financial strategies as economic conditions shift now that we're in mid-2025. While job markets remain stable and inflation has eased compared to recent highs, ...

You're trying to justify holding less life insurance by saying "Eh, the surviving spouse will still be working, and they can remarry in a few years, and things are all peachy again". Which is pretty ...

So, my wife is pregnant, and I figure that means I ought to get my life insurance situation in order. I currently have a 1x salary policy through work, but that would not pay off the mortgage let ...