Financial
How to Plan an Affordable Funeral
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
When my brother died last year, my sister and I had a regular funeral for him and got stuck with a $12,000 bill. Can you recommend some funeral cost-cutting tips or cheaper alternatives? I don’t want to stick my kids with a big funeral bill after I’m gone.
Social Security New: News for Same-Sex Couples about Social Security
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
Last year, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states.
Savvy Senior: The Consequences of Dying Without a Will
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Dear Savvy Senior,
What will happen to my money and possessions if I die without a will?
Social Security News: Pa. Residents Can Now Order Replacement Cards Online
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- Written by John Johnston John Johnston
The Social Security Administration introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Pennsylvania available through its "my Social Security" portal.