Life insurance policies shouldn't require a lot of upkeep. Once you choose a life insurance plan you're comfortable with, then think of it like just another bill you pay for security and peace of mind ...

Understanding the basics of how life insurance works can go a long way toward helping you make a good decision about what type of life insurance to buy. Written By Written by Insurance Senior Editor, ...

Permanent life insurance generally provides coverage for your entire life and builds tax-deferred cash value. There are several types of permanent life insurance, including whole life insurance and ...

Chris Kissell has been a journalist for three decades and has written extensively about insurance and other personal finance topics for the past 20 years. For the last 14 years, he has been a ...

Who does and doesn’t need coverage, and how to find an inexpensive policy Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side.

In its most basic form, life insurance is a contract between the policyholder and an insurance company that provides a cash payout to a named beneficiary if the policyholder dies under covered ...

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 ...