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 ...

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Protective blends time-tested values with modern tools to redefine the term life experience through speed, simplicity, and service without losing sight of its core mission. With more than a century of ...

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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 ...