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Should I Prepay for My Funeral? Wills & Funerals September 28th, 2023
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes," Benjamin Franklin once wrote. The fact that we're going to die one day…
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What Do I Need To Do To Make Sure My Financial Affairs Are in Order Before I Die or Become Disabled? Life September 15th, 2023
A hard truth about life is that we never know how long it will last. Many of us prefer not…
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How To Create a Will Online Wills & Funerals August 24th, 2023
Do you have a will? If you don’t, you could be risking the financial future of your family and children.…
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Who Should Consider Setting Up a Trust? Money & Credit July 19th, 2023
When you prepare for the end of life, you'll probably create a will. But what about a trust? Do you…
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Can I Use an Online Will Maker or Do I Need an Attorney? Wills & Funerals May 31st, 2023
People don't like thinking about death or becoming incapacitated. But especially if you have assets or children, it's important to…
Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Living Will and Durable Power of Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions Senior Care April 17th, 2023
Have you thought about what happens if you are incapacitated in some way and can't make health care decisions for…
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Best Online Will Maker: 5 Free or Cheap Options Wills & Funerals April 13th, 2023
Looking for the best online will maker? Here are five free or cheap services that can help you create a…
How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die
How To Make Your Online Accounts Accessible When You Die Wills & Funerals February 17th, 2023
Have you thought about what will happen to all of your online accounts when you die? So much of what…
Funeral planning
Clark Howard’s Important Advice on Funeral Planning Wills & Funerals July 13th, 2022
Having a conversation about death can be difficult, but because you may have to plan the funeral of a loved…
Looking to Lower Your Funeral or Cremation Costs? Join a Non-Profit Memorial Society
Looking to Lower Your Funeral or Cremation Costs? Join a Non-Profit Memorial Society Life January 5th, 2022
Death isn't a topic people generally like to talk about. But the financial burden that is placed on the family…
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FreeWill: A New Way to Prepare Your Will for Free Online Money & Credit September 19th, 2018
For years, the topic of wills and estate planning was the province of lawyers almost exclusively. Then the Internet came…
3 Simple Money Moves To Make This Year
3 Simple Money Moves To Make This Year Money & Credit March 9th, 2018
As we welcome 2018, it's a great time to do a look-see ahead and make sure your finances are in…
5 scary facts about nursing home costs (and what to do about them)
5 scary facts about nursing home costs (and what to do about them) Insurance March 22nd, 2017
Nursing homes aren't all bad. For those with medical needs who require specialized care, a nursing home can provide a…
Getting old is unaffordable
Getting old is unaffordable Insurance March 22nd, 2017
Around two-thirds of Americans over age 65 will need long-term care, either through at-home health care services in the home…
Checklist: What to discuss with aging parents about finances
Checklist: What to discuss with aging parents about finances Life May 1st, 2016
Very few people like to think about the end, but there's an uncontested 100% chance that we're all going to…