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.

Life insurance provides vital financial protection for adults of all ages. Whether you're younger and just getting started in your career, older with financial dependents and small children or a ...

Life insurance can seem confusing due to the variety of products available. Broadly, most policies fall into two main categories: term insurance and traditional life insurance (including endowment or ...

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Term life insurance is one of the most affordable and straightforward types of coverage. When you purchase a term life insurance policy, you lock in rates and coverage for a specific period. Most term ...

If you have children or dependents that rely on your income, you need life insurance. While there are plenty of different varieties, term life insurance is often the best—and cheapest—choice. Term ...