Collateral assignment enables you to use your life insurance as collateral for a loan. This allows you to be approved for a loan if you don’t want to put your other assets at risk. Here is how ...

Life insurance after 70 can still be a smart financial move, whether it’s to cover final expenses, support loved ones, or aid in estate planning. Options range from affordable final expense policies ...

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.

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.