Steps to take to get a policy issued quickly and smoothly.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Life insurance helps you provide for loved ones after your death. With life insurance policies, your beneficiaries get a cash payment when you're gone, one they can then use toward funeral expenses, ...

We looked at term and permanent life policies to identify the top life insurance companies overall ...