In 2026, insurers might know more about you than you know about yourself.Applying for life insurance used to require a weeks-long endurance test of paperwork, blood draws and urine samples. But thanks ...

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.

When you’re applying for life insurance, it can feel tempting to tweak a few details to lock in a better rate. After all, who wouldn’t want to save a little cash? But lying on your life insurance ...