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.

Steps to take to get a policy issued quickly and smoothly.

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 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 ...

Life insurance is an important part of a well-rounded financial plan. While it can be an emotionally difficult topic to contemplate, life insurance provides a degree of protection for loved ones in ...

Life insurance is something every family provider should have. The amount of life insurance you need is dependent on a number of factors. Your age, health, and job can all factor into how much you pay ...

Most life insurance applications include questions about your health, such as whether you smoke and how much you weigh. Some also require you to give urine and blood samples as part of an in-person ...

Life insurance rates for marijuana users vary based on frequency, method of use and the insurer.

Life insurance costs an average of $13 a month ($156 a year) for a 20-year, $250,000 term life insurance policy for a healthy 30-year-old buyer, based on our analysis. The same policy costs $19 a ...