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 ...

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 ...

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 ...