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.

Life insurance policies can last for decades or more, so it’s a good idea to shop around for a good fit. Doing your research and comparing quotes can help you find the right policy at the right price.

It’s important to compare life insurance quotes so you don’t overpay. Make sure to compare quotes for the same death benefit, policy length and riders. A life insurance agent or financial adviser ...