It’s always a good time to get your financial house in order. And now with the coronavirus (COVID-19) seeping into everyday life—and affecting job security—many people are looking at life 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.

Buying life insurance has always been one of those tasks associated with doctor’s visits, needles, piles of paperwork... or something you wait to do until you’re “older.” In the past three or four ...

If your sex assigned at birth doesn’t align with your gender identity, it could feel upsetting, awkward or confusing to answer questions about gender on a life insurance application. Your gender ...

When you’re applying for life insurance, it can feel tempting to tweak a few details to lock in a better rate. After all, who wouldn’t want to save a little cash? But lying on your life insurance ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...

A life insurance policy provides money for your dependents if you die prematurely. The earlier you buy a life insurance policy, the cheaper it is, regardless of the coverage amount. While life ...

Progressive is known for its highly rated auto insurance and home insurance, but it also offers life insurance plans. Its life insurance plans are lesser known largely because Progressive doesn't ...

The latest life insurance application data shows a sharp decline among a demographic that should be a reliable source of sales: Americans ages 50+. Overall, life insurance application activity ...

Everyone is facing an unknown future with COVID-19. One question for clients is whether the impact of business interruption from the virus can be covered by their insurance policies. Having some of ...