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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.

Buying life insurance without a plan can leave you overpaying for coverage you don't need — or underprotected when it matters ...