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.

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 ...

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.

Individual U.S life insurance application activity increased by 3.4% in 2021, following a record-breaking year-over-year growth of 3.9% in 2020. The industry is still wrestling with mortality ...

It’s easier to get a policy than it had been in the past, and knowing some key steps can help the process go smoothly ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

In 2026, insurers might know more about you than you know about yourself.Applying for life insurance used to require a weeks-long endurance test of paperwork, blood draws and urine samples. But thanks ...

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 ...

It’s important to compare life insurance quotes so you don’t overpay. Make sure to compare quotes for the same death benefit, policy length and riders. A life insurance agent or financial adviser ...