With the average cost of a full-service funeral running around $11,000 today, many people are seeking simple ways to make their final farewell mo
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Deciding when to start collecting your Social Security benefits is one of the most complicated and consequential decisions in retirement. The dif
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The average Social Security check as of August 2021 was $1,437.55 according to the Social Security Administration... hardly enough to get by comf
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Lost or forgotten life insurance policies are very common in the U.S. According to a study by Consumer Reports, 1 out of every 600 people is the
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Choosing an executor – the person or institution you put in charge of administering your estate and carrying out your final wishes – is one of the
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If your ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes and you and/or your child meet the eligibility requirements, you may be eligible for surv
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I spoke with a client recently about the concept of “needs” versus “wants” and that society seems to have lost the distinction between the two. Our o
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Social Security has a little-known program known as the “representative payee program” that helps beneficiaries who need help managing their Social S
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For years you’ve planned to retire, sell the snow shovel and move to a houseboat, or take off in an RV, or buy a carefree little condo in a golfing
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If you are preparing to retire or already have and are living primarily on social security benefits, things might be a bit tight. There is help,
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