When someone you are related to dies, you are often entitled to a Social Security lump sum death benefit of $255. Let’s look at who is eligible and how you can obtain your funds for burial and funeral planning. Social Security $255 Lump Sum Death Benefit It is not a lot, but when a U.S. … Read more
What to Do When Someone Dies Here’s what to do when someone dies, including: Where to Find Support How to Grieve in a Healthy Way What to Say When Someone Dies What to Do for Next of Kin – A Helpful Checklist Death is an inevitable part of life and with it comes grief and … Read more
Funeral Traditions – From Ancient to Modern Whether you are a curious researcher or a grieving funeral planner, understanding both modern and ancient funeral traditions will give depth to your process. Funeral Tradition, Rituals and Practices: Modern and Ancient Ancient Burial Traditions Archeologists date burials back to the Paleolithic ago around 100,000 years ago. Discovered … Read more
Funeral Plans Your Funeral Planning Guide & Service Questions Answered Whether you are creating funeral plans for yourself or for loved ones, this is your inclusive and complete guide to everything you need for a smooth funeral service. Funeral Service Planning Ideas To start, funeral plans require you to know what type of service you … Read more
Do You Really Need Life Insurance in Retirement? In retirement, you need a plan that will keep you healthy and happy for many years, but what happens when those years run out? Well, you need a plan for that too. Life insurance in retirement is one solution. We all will end up in different financial … Read more
Life Insurance Basics & Where to Go to Dive Deeper Knowing your life insurance basics is an important part of your financial planning. Here is what is most important to know, so you can make the best decisions for your future. What is Life Insurance? Life insurance is a way to protect yourself and your … Read more
Top 10 Retirement Party Ideas If retirement is on the horizon and you’re in search of the very best of the best, top 10 retirement party ideas – you’ve come to the right place! As of 2018, each day 10,000 people turn 65 which is the standard age for retirement. People tend to feel one … Read more
Average Funeral Costs For End of Life Planning What are the average funeral costs in the United States? The cost of a funeral depends greatly on the options you or your loved one choose. This article includes a helpful end of life planning list with average funeral costs detailed for your budgeting – including caskets, … Read more
Caregiver Stress – Caring for Elderly Parents Stress Management & Care Caregiver stress and caregiver burnout is real. The sleepless nights, worry and agitation are real symptoms of caring for elderly parents stress. While you are learning how to care for your aging parents, you must also continue to care for yourself. Ways to Destress … Read more
What Age is Considered Elderly? As of now, what age is considered elderly? We look at what it means to be elderly in the 21st century versus other times in history. In addition, we look at the reasons to embrace your place in life at any age. “Old” at Any Age In your 20’s, 30’s … Read more