Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. Life insurance is a ...

Many financial advisors assert that anyone with any fiscal responsibility for loved ones must get life insurance. This is because, should you die, life insurance will be a safety net for those left ...

When it comes time to buy a financial product or service, it pays to do your homework. Whether you're purchasing travel insurance, auto insurance or taking out a personal or student loan, you'll ...