There's a lot to consider when you're buying insurance, and an insurance agent is usually the person who helps you find the coverage you need. However, insurance agents have limitations and may only ...

Mary Hall is a editor for Investopedia's Advisor Insights, in addition to being the editor of several books and doctoral papers. Mary received her bachelor's in English from Kent State University with ...

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.

While the internet has made it possible to request quotes online from a variety of reputable insurance companies, not everyone wants to spend mind-numbing hours filling out web forms. Instead, a ...

A good insurance agent can cut through red tape, secure coverage, and advocate when claims go sideways. Here’s how a horrific ski accident taught me the value of an insurance pro. I discovered the ...

This is the third year I’ve published a life insurance agent’s to-do list. The list represents my humble attempt to suggest ways for agents to be more productive and effective in the year ahead. A few ...