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.

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A life insurance policy ensures that your loved ones will be taken care of if you pass away. There are multiple types of policies but, generally speaking, they each charge an annual or monthly premium ...