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Estate Planning With Your Children in Mind

Life insurance payouts can be used to pay off debts and loans, making it possible…

By LaToya M. Smith

Posted: March 1, 2012 Tags: , , , ,
Taking care of financial matters may be the last thing on your mind when you're dealing with a parent or loved one who is dying. But when a relative has been diagnosed with a terminal illness or has become very sick, you may need to take steps to protect their wealth and organize the family’s finances. Planning for death isn’t easy, and can be a very stressful experience. However, educating yourself on what types of resources are available to you, and taking some time to review a will and other financial documents can help you and your family member better prepare for that loved one’s passing. Here are five financial steps you need to take when a parent or loved one is terminally ill. —Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

5 Financial Steps to Take When a Parent or Loved One is Dying

Preparing for the loss of a family member is a matter of life and debt

Death is a reality of life that most try to avoid but when you know…

By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

Posted: September 6, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , ,
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More Options in Insurance

Insurance was among the industries hardest hit by the Great Recession of 2008. Downsizing and…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: August 1, 2011 Tags: , , ,

Get Ready for Your Annual Insurance Checkup

Why you should review your policies and coverage every year

No one really enjoys shopping for insurance. So, for most people, once the task is…

By Bridget McCrea

Posted: October 20, 2010 Tags: , , , ,

Protect Your Financial Future

Faruq Hunter is on a mission to grow and preserve the financial stability of his family for generations to come

Faruq Hunter, an entrepreneur with a growing business and family, bought life insurance partly because…

By Dale Coachman

Posted: October 15, 2010 Tags: , , ,

The Meaning of Life Insurance

Which kind of insurance coverage is right for you—whole-life or term? B.E. explains

Life Happens and so does death. Although most of us would prefer not to…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: August 26, 2010 Tags: ,
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Life After Death

Jannis Briggs Milhouse must adjust her financial outlook after losing her spouse

A death in the family is always emotionally demanding, but it can have lasting effects…

By Carolyn M. Brown

Posted: August 26, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,

Money Expert Q&A: Replenish Savings with Life Insurance

Insider tips on how to build and manage wealth

You can use life insurance to supplement retirement income, grow your retirement reserves, and replenish…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: August 17, 2010 Tags: , , , ,

How to Calculate Your Life Insurance Needs

Use this handy guide to determine how much coverage is right for you

If anything were to happen to you, what would your family need financially to continue…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: July 19, 2010 Tags: , , ,
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