Sharon Wu, a senior writer with over a decade of experience, specializes in consumer-focused content covering home and finance topics such as insurance, investments, credit, debt, mortgages and home ...

A life insurance beneficiary is someone who is legally designated to receive the death benefit of the insurer. When the policyholder dies, beneficiaries receive a sum of money as long as several ...

One key question about financial planning often is overlooked by most clients: To whom will you transfer your acquired income and assets at the end of your life? I know, it’s not the most comfortable ...

Have you designated a life insurance beneficiary? Providing for loved ones upon your death remains a priority for many people. That’s why it’s important to choose beneficiaries. Failure to do so could ...

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.

Whole life insurance is a form of permanent life insurance, which means the coverage remains in force until you die as long ...

Buying life insurance is a major decision that requires careful planning. By asking these questions, you can ensure that you are making an informed choice. Making good choices with life insurance can ...

It might not be the most glamorous gift, but giving life insurance as a present to a loved one can make a big difference to ...

My husband and I are both on our second marriage. We each have children from previous marriages. His divorce decree from his first wife states that he must maintain a $350,000 life-insurance policy ...

Johanna Leggatt is the Lead Editor for Forbes Advisor, Australia. She has more than 20 years' experience as a print and digital journalist, including with Australian Associated Press (AAP) and The Sun ...

Many Americans are reassessing their financial strategies as economic conditions shift now that we're in mid-2025. While job markets remain stable and inflation has eased compared to recent highs, ...