It’s always a good time to get your financial house in order. And now with the coronavirus (COVID-19) seeping into everyday life—and affecting job security—many people are looking at life 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 ...

With few exceptions, an application or warranty statement is an essential document to secure insurance coverage, and can actually possess great power to determine or limit coverage. Insurers may seek ...

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.

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 ...

Being honest on your life insurance application and during your medical exam is vital, not just to ensure your information and estimates are correct, but also to maintain the validity of your life ...

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 ...

The latest life insurance application data shows a sharp decline among a demographic that should be a reliable source of sales: Americans ages 50+. Overall, life insurance application activity ...

Life insurance rates may be higher if you have overweight or obesity, because companies take your weight and height into account when setting premiums. This is because having overweight or obesity can ...

Amy Danise is the staff Senior Insurance Editor for Buy Side. She has helped consumers understand insurance for more than two decades. Edited By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jennifer ...