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 ...

Fri, January 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM UTC Buying life insurance can feel like an overwhelming process, especially if you’re unsure where to start. There are different types of life insurance policies to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. If your sex assigned at birth doesn’t align with your gender identity, it could feel upsetting, awkward or confusing to answer questions about ...