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.

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 ...

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 ...

Of all the protection products, life insurance is by far the simplest. But as it is often sold as part of a broader financial planning exercise, its lengthy, health-focused underwriting process can ...

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 ...

Insurers are using new tools and resources to assess your health and risks when setting life insurance rates Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an ...