Life is full of decision-making and planning for the future. How far into your future do you have planned? The average funeral costs between $8,000 – $12,000 after everything is said and done. The best burial insurance policies can help offset these costs for anyone who does not have funds set aside. This insurance coverage allows smokers to be proactive … Read More

A financial emergency can happen at any time, a car breaks down, a medical procedure is needed, or suddenly you find yourself unemployed. These events can all be devastating to your finances and the monthly bills that need to be paid. This is where an emergency fund can be of high importance. By having reserved funds to cover these costs … Read More

“Grief is itself a medicine.” ~William Cowper Grief as defined by Merriam-Webster is: (a) a deep and poignant distress caused by or as if by bereavement (b) a cause of such suffering. But the truth is, it is so much more than this. Grief and bereavement have been studied throughout the years with several different conclusions drawn about the stages … Read More

The District of Columbia speaks for its self, this is where our nation’s highest level of decisions are made. There is so much pride taken and history that has been made in this city. The item that is not usually at the forefront of those living in the nation’s capital is the cost associated with the end of life. These … Read More

How Much Does A Funeral Cost? The average traditional funeral cost with service and viewing in the United States is $7,643 for a burial and $6,280 to be cremated. The funeral cost can vary drastically depending on many things from burial plot location to casket. Each item selected through the process has a wide range of prices. Take caskets, for … Read More

A report from the National Academies of Science, Engineering & Medicine (NASEM) says that one-third of adults 45 and older feel lonely and nearly one 4th of adults 65 and older are considered to be socially isolated. Senior Isolation, Mental Health & Loneliness What Senior Isolation Can Lead To What Can You Do If You Are Experiencing Loneliness? Learn & … Read More

Having Crohn’s Disease is something that makes you second guess a lot of moves that you make in your day to day life. Can I eat this? Will it cause a flare-up? Where is the restroom? Is it too late to cancel? There are many factors that play into the decisions that you make due to this often uncomfortable diagnosis. … Read More

In the Grand Canyon State sunsets are a little prettier and the sunshine is a little brighter than the rest of the country. From Tuscon to Flagstaff Arizonans have a gorgeous state to be proud of. In this wonderful place, it is easy to forget to create a plan for the bills that come at the end of one’s life. … Read More

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system by attacking the protective layering around nerves. This causes communication issues between the brain and the rest of the body. This neuromuscular disease can present itself differently from person to person. While some victims of this diagnosis lose the ability to walk, others may go into remission with … Read More

In The Centennial State life is glorious, from The San Juan National Forest to Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge, this state has so much beauty to offer. What is not always on the top of the minds of Coloradans are the bills that come at the end of one’s life. This is a major financial predicament for family members who … Read More